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Re: 2nd trimester questions

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 16:31:40 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 7 Dec 2001, June wrote: >
>I just started my 2nd trimester. I was told that all major organs,
>major fetal development happen in the first trimester. So, my question
>is, does that mean the risk of any kind of abnormalities goes down once
>you enter the 2nd trimester?

brain growth is still occuring, and in fact is maximun in hte third trimester >
>I am not looking to go haywire, but since I tried to avoid chocolate the
>first trimester due to miscarriage and caffeine, does that mean I can
>indulge in it a little more now without worrying so much?

a ltille chocolate is fine

>
>Also, can I highlight my hair without freaking out too?

yep >
>Also, when do you start to feel fetal movement?

average first time moms at 19 weeks

>
>Thank you very much for your help.
>
>--
>June
>

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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