Challenges of Second Pregnancy: How to facilitate first-trimester "experiences" when there is a child at home?

You already know the difficulties and challenges of the first trimester, but this time it is different because there is already a child in the house who needs you.

All the tips that will help you get through the beginning of your second pregnancy

Daniel Sarantsky, in collaboration with JAMA

02/12/2021

Thursday, 02 December 2021, 08:02 Updated: 08:28

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The nausea, fatigue and general bad feeling have invaded your life again and they herald the most exciting of all - you are in the beginning of a second pregnancy.

The anticipation and excitement is reminiscent of the first time you found out you were pregnant, but one thing changes the whole picture, and that is the presence of one child, usually a small one, at home.

You are no longer alone, there is someone around who needs your attention, and this someone is not the spouse - an adult who understands and is there for you, but a small child who demands his own and less understands what exactly you are going through.

Lian Noga Shaked, a certified parent counselor and child trainer, explains how you should deal with the physical challenges of early pregnancy alongside the needs of the young child at home:

about experiencing something natural, healthy and legitimate.

The load on you feels heavier, there is less time to be with your feelings and the hormones do their thing.

Accept the situation and try to be forgiving of yourself.

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It's no less exciting the second time around.

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Get help from someone who can,

if there is a babysitter or grandmother who can come and help you at home when all you want to do is lie in bed - it is blessed.

This way you will make sure that the child in the house gets attention, even if not from you, and you can rest and gather strength.

If the child is big enough, you can meet him with a friend at the friend's house and then you will get real quiet for a few hours.

You can take help at home to free up strength and time for your play and presence with the child.

For example, someone who will prepare food or do light housework for you.

if the child is big enough, you can share with him that you are not feeling well and ask if he is willing to help you, for example put all the toys back in place himself or prepare dinner with you.

Do not be tempted to sit the child in front of the TV all day.

Look for games that you can participate in even when you are lying on the couch.

For example, have a picnic for dolls in the living room, stick stickers or put together puzzles on the living room table.

True it's hard now, but in a few weeks the second trimester will start and you will feel much better.

Girl plays with tired mother (Photo: ShutterStock)

Do not talk about the pregnancy over the child's head

Children absorb everything, even when they are not clearly told. In fact they can pick up the pregnancy even before exposing it to them, so it is advisable not to talk over the child's head about it. Share it and tell him that at first you're a little tired and not feeling well, but it's all for a good reason and then it passes. You can tell that you were once pregnant with him, that he too was in the womb and show him his ultrasound pictures or your pictures during pregnancy.

Tell him that he will soon have a little brother, that he can help and teach him things and when he grows up they will have fun playing together.

Although it may seem impossible to you at the moment, try to enjoy this challenging time. Remember that in the second trimester the severe pregnancy symptoms usually go away and the energies will return to what you know. In the meantime, make adjustments and accept yourself as you are, and most importantly - pass easily and with full hands.

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