Ob-Gyn Answers Most Commonly Asked Questions About Second Trimester of Pregnancy - What to Expect

(Disclaimer: This video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.) Dr. Justine Reilly, an ob-gyn at UT Health Austin, answers the most commonly searched questions about pregnancy during the second trimester. Justine Reilly, MD, is a board-eligible obstetrician-gynecologist in Women’s Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin. Additionally, Dr. Reilly is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health. To learn more, visit here: https://uthealthaustin.org/directory/justine-reilly 00:00 Intro - What to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy 00:18 What happens to my body in the second trimester? 00:54 Should I be eating more during the second trimester? 01:31 What symptoms are abnormal, and when should you call your doctor? 02:04 What symptoms are normal? 02:54 Are there specific screening tests or genetic testing that you should have in the second trimester? 03:41 What complications can arise during this trimester? 04:34 When will I feel my baby move and kick? 05:16 When should I start counting fetal kicks? 05:52 When may I learn the sex of my baby? 06:29 When should I start sleeping on my side? 07:28 Outro