What to Expect on Your Pregnancy – Week 23

By Mirthle Wyatt-Moore

Your pregnancy week 23 is quite exciting because your baby is positively huge! He should weigh about 1.1 pound and this is quite an accomplishment for somebody who used to weigh less than an ounce. Your baby is about the size of a small baby doll and he measures about 11 inches long.

Your baby has now the ability to hear loud noises in the womb and as you go on with your pregnancy each week, don’t be surprised if you can feel your baby move around a bit when loud noises are quite common. A baby that is born between the 23rd and the 24th week will have a 10-70% chance of survival. Every single day that your baby stays inside your womb increases the chance of survival at approximately 3% during weeks 23 and 26.

Focus on the positive side of the pregnancy and the miracle that you are bringing a miracle into this world.

On your pregnancy week 23, you will probably notice that your baby’s movements are quite strong.

 

Second Trimester Pregnancy Week By Week Facts

By Apurva Shree

The second trimester lasts from week 14 to week 26.

The 14th Week

Your baby is 2 ounces. It has tiny arms and legs and a prominent heartbeat.

The 15th Week

Your baby has become hairy! It’s time to go for a prenatal check up to ensure your baby is developing properly.

The 16th Week

Your baby has become active. Your abdomen will become heavier, as the baby grows further. Here, your amniotic fluid is tested to rule out any birth defects in your baby.

The 17th Week

Your baby is becoming chubbier day by day.

The 18th Week

Your baby can open her eyes and its digestive system has started functioning.

The 19th Week

Your baby gets covered by a waxy substance in order to shield it from the wet surrounding. This waxy layer also helps in sliding the baby smoothly out of your vaginal canal during delivery. Be prepared for strong mood swings, dry skin, boils and rashes.

The 20th Week

You may feel pain in your abdomen, which is normal. There are new developments in your baby during this week. If it’s a girl, her sex organs will begin to develop.

The 21st Week

At this stage, there is not much development. If there are twins, you may face swelling of feet due to edema.

The 22nd Week

Your baby’s brain and sex organs are in the process of development. All other organs are completely developed. You may experience back pain due to the pressure exerted by the growing baby.


The 23rd Week

Your baby is hyperactive at this stage. You should be on the alert for preterm labor. Watch out for bleeding, spotting, and contractions.

The 24th Week

You should go for a prenatal check up to rule out the possibility of gestational diabetes.

The 25th Week

Your baby starts developing arteries and veins, and spinal column.
The 26th Week

Your baby’s respiratory system has developed completely by now. You are about to approach the third stage, which is also known as baby stage of pregnancy.

As compared to the first stage, the second stage is relatively easy. Ignorance is not bliss in pregnancy period.

Please go to Free Pregnancy Test Clinic!

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