During week 23 of pregnancy, the fetus measures 29 centimeters and weighs more than half a kilo. The unborn child in the womb continues to move regularly. So, is developing both physically and mentally.
By now all pregnant can feel the fetus move inside the uterus. Even others can notice these movements to bring the hand to the belly of the pregnant woman.
It is good that the father- touch pregnant women’s belly, feeling the movements as your child becomes more participant of pregnancy. If you have more children, this is one of the ways to prevent jealousy of older brothers before the baby arrives.
Teach your other children like her brother moves within you; explain how they also moved them … In short: talk to them about their future brother or sister. In this way you help them prepare for an important change: the arrival of a baby brother home.
Fetus at 23 weeks pregnancy
During week 23 of pregnancy begins to show the pigmentation of the skin of the baby. So the baby will be born with some pigmentation in their skin, but not acquire its final skin color until the end of the first year of life.
However, the pigmented iris is not yet. Therefore, it is still unknown what color wills the eyes of the baby.
Given the level of development of the fetus at 23 weeks, this week the baby could survive with intensive care.
Symptoms of pregnancy in week 23 of pregnancy
A pregnant woman of 23 weeks and you’ll note they are pregnant so obvious. This indicates that weight and volume have increased significantly.
Although not as obvious, blood pressure has also greatly increased arrival this week. In addition, the uterus presses the veins that return blood from the legs to the heart. This can cause swelling in the legs. To improve blood circulation, it is recommended to sleep lying on your left side.
Also may be more sensitive gums. Often pregnant bleed when you brush your teeth. Dental hygiene is important during pregnancy because in this period, teeth and gums are more sensitive and dental oral pathologies can occur more easily.
Often, due to weight gain, back pain appears. To reduce this discomfort, you can try using a maternity belt. These belts prevent back pain or lessen because they help hold the weight and control posture when walking.
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