What happens in the 23th week of pregnancy? The placenta which is your baby's support system is protecting your little one from harmful substances and infections from passing from your system into your baby's.
Your baby in the 23th week of pregnancy:
At 23 weeks the baby has all the organs ready to help him or her survive outside the womb
- Your baby now is about the size of mango
- Baby's skin is cellophane thin and has taken on a reddish cast due to the blood vessels developing underneath
- Keratin, a tough, protective protein is being added to your baby's skin cells
- The blood vessels in your baby's lungs which are important for breathing outside the womb are developing
- Small capillaries are forming in the lungs and specialized lung cells, called pneumocytes, are developing
- Your little ones lips are becoming more distinct and his eyes continue to develop, though they still lack color
- The bones in the middle ear start to harden
- The skin is still wrinkled, the pigments, which will give skin color, are currently being deposited
- Babies during this week moves a lot and you might sense him or her dancing inside the womb
Your body in the 23th week of pregnancy:
Your growing bump might also be putting more strain on your back now, and backache could start to set in. Keep an eye on your posture, and make sure your chair is properly adjusted if you are sitting at a desk all day.
Taking regular breaks to stretch your legs, and move around will help, too, as will putting your feet up and taking the weight off them as often as you can!
Amniotic fluid is odorless; if you notice fluid leaking, try to determine if it smells like urine or if it is odorless. If it does not seem to be urine, call your healthcare provider immediately.
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