Use this new wave of energy for world domination (or vacuuming).

You’ve emerged from the fog. The first trimester nausea, the emotional rollercoaster, the suspicious relationship with crackers? That was your cocoon era. But now — hello butterfly — you’re in the second trimester and feeling suspiciously... functional. Dare we say... energised?

Welcome to the golden trimester, where your hormones stop throwing tantrums (mostly), the bump gets bolder, and your energy finally rebounds like a caffeinated toddler in a bouncy castle.

“Trimester two energy: like finding $50 in your old jeans, except your jeans don’t fit anymore.”

This new wave of productivity doesn’t mean you have to build Rome — but it does mean you might finally clean out the pantry. Or walk the dog without resenting him. Or tackle that nursery Pinterest board with a ferocity usually reserved for competitive reality TV.

Where the heck did all this energy come from?

It’s not magic (though you’re still a wizard, obviously). Around week 13–14, your placenta takes over hormone production like the responsible adult in the room. Estrogen and progesterone are still vibing, but they’re no longer overwhelming your system. Your body has adapted. And you? You’re ready to take over the world... or at least fold the laundry without rage-crying.

Your second trimester energy is like pregnancy’s apology for the hellscape of trimester one.

How to Harness the Energy (W

ithout Going Full Supernova)

• Make a to-do list. Nothing too wild — just enough to feel accomplished without needing a nap pile.
• Start baby prep in small, sexy doses: think nursery inspo, name brainstorming, or casually researching prams like a spy.
• Move your body. Walks. Yoga. Stretching. Prenatal dance parties in your Emamaco leggings.
• Do something joyful just for you. Buy the oversized croissant. Rewatch your fave trash TV. Journal. Nap because you want to, not because you have to.

Oh, and hydrate like a queen. Energy isn’t worth much if your lips are crusty and your pee is neon.

Signs You’re in the Energy Zone

• You vacuumed the floor... and didn’t immediately collapse.
• You went for a walk and felt powerful.
• You’ve scheduled appointments like a Type A legend.
• You made a salad. On purpose.
• You remembered your friend’s birthday AND texted them.

“You’re not just nesting — you’re thriving, glowing, multitasking magic.”

Dress for the energy you want (and already have)

This is your time to ditch the sad sweatpants and step into clothes that match your mood. Comfy but sculpted. Stretchy but elevated. That’s where Emamaco slides i

nto your life like a stylish serotonin boost.

Our maternity leggings and nursing crops are made to move with you — from the couch to the street to your third trimester glow-up. They’re breathable, bump-hugging, and lowkey iconic.

Still need rest? That’s allowed too.

Yes, your energy has bounced back — but you’re still growing a human. You’re allowed to have a productive morning and a horizontal afternoon. You’re allowed to half-clean the kitchen, then dramatically flop onto the couch. This isn’t hustle culture. This is pregnancy pacing.

Use the energy wisely, protect it fiercely, and never, ever spend it on anything th

at doesn’t spark joy. (Unless it’s assembling a flat-pack cot. That’s a third-trimester problem.)

“Second trimester energy is a gift. But like any gift, it’s okay to re-gift it to future you via a nap.”

Power Moves That Still Count as Productivity

• Meal prepping (even if it’s just cutting up fruit and calling it a day)
• Ordering Emamaco leggings while horizontal
• Reorganising the fridge
• Writing a to-do list and crossing off “write list”
• Talking to your bump like they’re your coworker

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This is your time, babe. The second trimester high. You’re glowing, you’re go-getting, and you’re vibing. Use this energy to create joy — whether that’s prepping for baby, dancing in your lounge room, or finally deleting all the emails you ignored during trimester one.

You don’t have to do it all. You just have to enjoy the fact that you can — even if just for this magical window of time.

Now put on your leggings, sip your iced tea, and go take over the world... or alphabetise the spice rack. Your choice. You’ve earned both.