Know the Difference between Your First and Second Pregnancies?

Posted by Motherhood India on March 5th, 2019

If you are an expectant mother for the second time, this is the right article for you. Yes, there are many interesting differences between your first and second pregnancies. As per the medical experts from the best maternity hospital in Coimbatore, your first pregnancy might have made you to feel a new sensation and while you are familiar with your second one. That is not all: you can witness and feel a vast difference between your first and second pregnancies. Read on to find, what are those differences you can experience in these two memorable events in your life?

  • Children:  When it comes to first pregnancy, a woman can be selfish as well as the freedom to take rest when gets tired or unwell and take enough time to pamper her. On the other hand, she cannot find such time as she has to take care of her first child. While taking care of kids, second pregnancy offers a woman less freedom and time than her first pregnancy.
  • Clothing: Many women will maintain previous maternity dresses and use the same for future pregnancies.  This is not the case with maternity bras or nursing bras. These bras differ in size during the second pregnancy. Such change can happen due to several factors like weight loss, age, breastfeeding and so on.
  • Stretch marks:  These are the marks come as a curse for every pregnant woman. It is a sure thing which is caused to the sudden increase of the body mass. These marks will be more if you have a larger belly. By using some special creams or oils, one can reduce these marks and such an effort is not guaranteed. If you have stretch marks during the first pregnancy, the chances are higher in getting them again during second pregnancy too. Hence you need to take some tips from the experts from the maternity hospital in Coimbatore or your personal doctor.
  • Morning sickness:  Most women cannot prevent to stoop throwing up morning sickness during the first pregnancy especially during the first trimester. However, you may not experience such hardship during your second pregnancy. Also, your family members may not be enthusiastic as they were during your first pregnancy. Also, your first pregnancy allows you to sleep at any time while your second one takes out such freedom when the other kid is around.
  • Pregnancy Awareness: During your first pregnancy, you tend to think about being pregnant all the time. This is not true when you are pregnant for the second time as your mind will always be busy in taking care of your first child and thereby your focus of attention is diverted easily.

Undoubtedly, motherhood is known to be an exciting adventure which ought to be treasured. Your experience does count and will guide you to learn from mistakes which more women of this era ignore. Remember, your baby grows up so fast, and hence you need to enjoy every moment after delivering your new member in your family.

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