Hey mama! In this short and sweet episode Trish breaks down everything you need to know about second trimester pregnancy testing. Get ready to feel educated, empowered, and like the queen you are as you navigate your pregnancy with confidence.

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What You'll Learn:

• Second Trimester Visits: Expect weight checks, blood pressure monitoring, urine tests, and hearing your baby’s magical heartbeat with the Doppler. Plus, fundal height measurements to track baby’s growth.
• Fetal Movement: Those fluttery kicks start between 18-22 weeks, signaling your baby’s thriving.
• Multiple Marker Screening (Triple/Quad Screen): Done at 16-18 weeks, this blood test checks for Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, and neural tube defects. 
• 20-Week Anatomy Scan: The big ultrasound! It measures baby’s organs, bones, and more, plus reveals the gender (if you want to know). Be prepared for a long appointment!
• Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT): Between 24-28 weeks, you’ll drink the dreaded glucola to screen for gestational diabetes. 
• STI Screening & Emotional Check-Ins: High-risk mamas may get STI tests, and your provider will check on your mental health. Be honest—there’s zero shame in needing support.

Walk into every appointment informed and ready to advocate for you and your baby. It’s your body, mama!

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Connect with the Gestational Diabetes Nurse 

00:53 Second Trimester Overview

01:51 Routine Checkups and Measurements

03:05 Important Tests and Screenings

04:10 Emotional Well-being and Support

04:37 The 20-Week Anatomy Scan

05:54 Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)

06:40 Gestational Diabetes Management

07:53 Empowerment and Resources

Resources:

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