The second semester of a pregnancy sees rapid growth in the fetus and the first signs of life, fetal movements called ____.

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Quickening is the term used to describe the first fetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy, which typically occurs during the second trimester or second semester. Presentation refers to the position of the fetus in the uterus, acceleration refers to an increase in the fetal heart rate, and advancement is not a term commonly used in relation to fetal development.

The Second Semester of a Pregnancy Sees Rapid Growth in the Fetus