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The second trimester lasts from the 14th to the 27th week. Now your tammy has started to grow noticeably, and after the 18th week you will start to feel the first movements of the fetus. Your activity in some areas is noticeably limited. This trimester is very important because you confirm the normal development of the fetus and in addition you start building a communication relationship with your baby. 

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16th-18th week

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If the results from the Down's syndrome test you did in the first trimester are worrying, then you can confirm the chromosomes of the fetus with the method of Amniocentesis. With a special needle, which penetrates the skin of your abdomen and reaches the inside of the amniotic sac, under ultrasound guidance, a small amount of amniotic fluid is aspirated, which is sent for further analysis. The technique is considered relatively harmless to the mother and the fetus, but it should be noted that there is a 0.5% chance of miscarriage after the examination.

 

20th-22nd week

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It's time for the second level ultrasound where all the systems of the fetus are checked anatomically. This ultrasound is done in specialized centers and the duration of the examination is clearly longer than other ultrasounds (around 30 minutes). 

 

26th-28th week

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At your visit, a blood test will be performed for the possible existence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The procedure takes a total of 2 hours, is done early in the morning while you are fasting and consists of two blood draws, an initial blood sampling before drinking a sugary solution (energy drink) and a blood sampling after two hours of waiting. GD can affect the normal development of the fetus as well as the daily life of the mother, which is why changing eating habits or even medication are considered necessary for the smooth development of the baby.

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Laboratory Tests

A general blood test and a general urine test are necessary at every visit to your doctor. Also at the 28th week, the blood test is done for the presence of antibodies against the Rhesus factor (Rh) in women who do not have the Rhesus factor in their Blood Group (Rhesus negative).

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