Tips for Your Second Trimester

For many women, hitting the second trimester of pregnancy is like flipping a switch. Suddenly, the nausea is gone, your appetite returns, and your energy is back. Plus, now you start looking pregnant. While you may not need maternity clothes yet, you may have started leaving buttons open, stealing shirts from his closet and freshening up larger-sized clothes possibly stashed in your closet from your past. Here's what you need to know to maintain that good feeling and look beautiful throughout your pregnancy.

Exercise and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is no excuse for lying on the couch, especially once your energy returns. Moderate levels of physical activity are perfectly safe if you don't have any health problems (but always check with your health care professional first). Exercise is also the best way to reduce the insulin resistance that can lead to gestational diabetes and to maintain normal blood sugar levels if you do develop it.