• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Pregnancy Logo 2018

Pregnancy Magazine

Pregnancy and infancy news, tips, and reviews

“Great
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • Buyer’s Guide
  • mom

4 genius ways to make the most of your second trimester

by Pregnancy Contributor Leave a Comment

mom-to-be

The second trimester is a promised land where nausea and fatigue no longer rule your life. If you’re like most women, it will be the most enjoyable—and comfortable—stage of pregnancy. Here’s how to make the most of this precious phase:

Connect with your mate

online pharmacy buy zestril no prescription online pharmacy
online pharmacy atarax over the counter with best prices today in the USA
buy paxil online https://www.laurichdentistry.com/wp-content/uploads/ShortpixelBackups/wp-content/uploads/paxil.html

Make an effort to bond with your partner before the realities of new parenthood set in. “Do fun things together that don’t involve talking about the baby,” advises Ann Douglas, mom of four and author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books. “You got together because you share interests—don’t lose that part of your coupledom.”

While staying awake at night may have been a challenge in the first trimester, you can now embrace your restored energy. “Have those candlelit dinners that will be less practical with a baby at the table,” Douglas says. Plan a regular night out or take leisurely walks together in the evenings.

Treat yourself 

By this time in your pregnancy, you’ve outgrown your everyday clothes and need to invest in some maternity wear. Your wardrobe is your chance to indulge—practically. “Go out and buy a few really nice pieces, so when you’re having an ‘ugly’ day, you can reach for something in your closet that makes you feel great,” says Skye Hoppus, author of the pregnancy fashion guide Rock Star Momma and founder of Childish Clothing, a maternity and children’s clothing line based in Los Angeles. You can mix pricier boutique picks with basics from lower-cost lines; Hoppus likes GapMaternity and Old Navy Maternity.

When it comes to other indulgences, discover what makes you feel pampered— maybe it’s a day at the spa, or a chance to sit quietly at a café for the afternoon. “Do what feels good,” Hoppus says. “Whether that’s a slice of mud pie or lunch with the girlfriends, go for it.” Read more about 6 little pregnancy indulgences

online pharmacy purchase valtrex online with best prices today in the USA

that will make you feel like a million bucks.

Take a trip

online pharmacy https://www.dentists4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/reglan.html with best prices today in the USA

Many resorts and hotels offer babymoon packages, which simplify planning but can come with a price. If preparing for baby has zapped your cash flow, think locally: A weekend at a bed and breakfast a couple miles away can feel like a vacation, as long as you leave the nursery paint chips at home. Douglas says to check with your ob/gyn before you book your trip and take a copy of your medical chart with you, just in case. Read more about planning a babymoon on the cheap.

Your spouse is the obvious travel partner, but a getaway with friends is also a great way to relax and de-stress. When she was five months pregnant, Kelly Hennigan of Philadelphia spent a weekend in San Francisco with four college girlfriends—two of whom were also pregnant. Hennigan says of her “perfect” trip: “We just spent time together, bonding over long meals—it was a great dynamic for laughs!”

Capture the changes 

Although it feels like you’ll be pregnant forever, memories of your baby bump will fade faster than you think—unless you make an effort to record them. This trimester is the time to look into a pregnancy photo session with a professional photographer, start a journal or blog, or make a cast of your pregnant belly. Years down the road, keepsakes like these will give you and your child insight into your journey to becoming “mom.” Read more about 5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories.

— Christy Rippel, a freelance writer in Pittsburgh, wishes she’d found time for more fun during her second trimester. Her son, Liam, is nine years old. 

online pharmacy buy clomid with best prices today in the USA
online pharmacy purchase zyprexa without prescription with best prices today in the USA

Filed Under: Pregnancy

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe

Peaceful Discipline by Sarah Moore

More to See

parent coaching

Parent Coaching: 3 Ways to Create a More Joyful Home

By Sarah Moore

The perfect workout for pregnant women (sponsored)

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

3 unique ways to care for your health as a mom

By Sammi DeRosia

What to Do When You’re Expecting And Still Need to Support Your Family

By Sammi DeRosia

Footer

Copyright 2025 Pregnancy Magazine Group

Emails powered by Wishpond: PregnancyWishpond

Dedicated WordPress hosting: PregnancyFlywheel

WordPress Theme: PregnancyTheme

This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for an examination by your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use.

 

Recent

  • 10 Postpartum Recovery Kits to Consider Before Baby Comes
  • 3 unique ways to care for your health as a mom
  • What to Do When You’re Expecting And Still Need to Support Your Family
  • Why Early Childhood Development Matters: A Guide for Expectant Parents
  • Everything you need to know about surrogate pregnancy

Search

© Copyright 2025 Pregnancy Magazine Group · All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT