• Breast changes: You may start to see small crusty yellowing around your nipples or some leakage (not so much you need to wear a pad). Don’t worry that is just colostrum. You begin producing milk now. You may want to start considering nursing bras or a more comfortable bra. From here on out, your breasts will continue to grow as well. My suggestion is Undercover Mama wear. Outfits that accommodate your growing belly and are made to wear after the baby is born for easy nursing access! Saving you tons of money with all-in-one essentials!
• “Down there” changes: As your cervical mucus thickens, your vagina may also start to secrete some extra thick milk discharge. I know, gross, but you may begin to see some in your underwear. This is natural and not alarming. With other changes, UTIs and yeast infections can be an increased risk. This is due to the growing uterus putting pressure on the bladder, which can trap bacteria. Make sure to go regularly and keep up on good hygiene. There is an increase in estrogen, which can cause an overgrowth in yeast. Make sure to talk to your provider if you feel an infection coming on. It’s crucial to get it taken care of. 

FYI: After treating a yeast infection, treat yourself to new underwear. It is next to impossible to get the yeast out of clothes! 

• Skin changes: Hopefully, you are using a good belly butter or pregnancy-safe lotion daily. It can help with the itching that is common from your skin stretching. I highly recommend The Spoiled Mama line! Unfortunately, there is nothing out there that can prevent stretch marks; you can thank your ancestors for those! But keeping up on skin hydration is vital. 
• Wild dreams start to come into play during the second trimester. Those pregnancy dreams that can be crazy at times are due to the different hormone changes. 
• As your baby quickly grows, your whole body starts to feel it. Ligaments can give some uncomfortable experiences. Round ligament (the ligament that attaches your pelvic to your legs) pain when it starts to stretch, it can suddenly give a sharp pain. Try changing positions. Yoga and daily stretching can help!
• Heartburn is common now; all your organs move around, are getting squished, and pushed on as the baby grows. Try eating small meals throughout the day, and avoid large meals. Remember to continue drinking water!
• Increased water retention is in full swing as well. Help by increasing water intake and enjoying a relaxing time by lying on your left side can help with swelling. 
• Sorry birth partner, start getting used to an extra pillow in the bed; mama will need it! As your bump gets bigger, sleeping will get uncomfortable. Stop sleeping on your tummy! And sleeping flat on your back will cause issues also; it can prevent you from breathing properly and can cause dizziness. Make sure to prop yourself up if you need to be on your back. Consider that body pillow, my friend. The support helps a ton. Having the pillow between your legs, wrapped under your belly and head, can help decrease pressure and take some weight off. 
• Restless leg is real and annoying. If you aren’t already having trouble sleeping, restless leg will keep you up! I remember having it, and it was not fun at all. Extra magnesium and calcium at night can help tremendously. Talk to your provider on dosage. Remember, don’t start adding supplements without chatting with your provider.