Second Trimester
Some important things to know about
the middle three months of your pregnancy.
Anatomy scan at 18-22 weeks
Blood tests
Blood tests including the oral glucose tolerance test will be requested at 26-28 weeks.
Anaemia in pregnancy
Anaemia in pregnancy is common. Recommended iron supplements include Ferrograd C (105mg iron), Fefol (87.4mg), Ferrograd F (80mg iron) and Maltofer liquid or tablets (100mg iron). Maltofer is advertised to have few gastrointestinal side effects.
Gestational diabetes
Leg and muscle cramps
Leg and muscle cramps are common in the second and third trimester. Regular stretching before bed, increasing dietary potassium and magnesium. Magnesium supplements might be helpful if other treatments have failed.
