ESP_English for Pregnancy_Unit 2

the second three-month period of pregnancy (weeks 13-27)

new or difficult tasks that test somebody's ability and skill

feeling active and full of energy

exhaustion/ tiredness

the feeling that you have when you want to vomit, for example because you are sick or are shocked or frightened by something

pain in the lower or upper back

the weight a woman gains from conception to birth

physical activity that requires a minimal amount of effort, where you don't significantly increase your heart rate or break a sweat

slow, careful movements to extend or loosen muscles without force, especially used to relieve tension or pain

a change in the way a person holds or positions their body, especially due to physical changes during pregnancy

gentle yoga exercises designed for pregnant women

to make unpleasant feelings or physical pain less severe

painful muscle spasms in the legs, often at night

containing a large supply of important minerals for muscles and bones

drink enough water

the significant increase in the size and volume of the womb throughout pregnancy

a burning feeling in the chest caused by acid from the stomach

to make pain, discomfort, or stress less severe; to offer comfort or improvement in how someone feels

changes in the body's hormones

exercises that gently stretch the muscles in the back of your lower leg (calves), often done to relieve cramps or improve circulation

foods that contain acid or increase stomach acid

sharp or aching pain in the lower belly from stretching ligaments

the organ inside the body where food goes when you eat it

the area of the body below the belly button and above the pelvis

intense, very strong pain that makes it hard to do anything

a reduction in unpleasant physical signs

pain that continues for an extended period of time, rather than going away relatively quickly

scheduled check-ups during pregnancy

a doctor, nurse, or medical professional

monitor how the baby is growing and changing