23 weeks pregnant: symptoms of girl?

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Tips, and More

Your body
Your baby
Symptoms
What to do in week 23
When to call the doc

It | s week 23, just a little past the halfway point of your pregnancy. You | re probably “looking pregnant,” so be prepared for comments — hopefully, they | ll focus on how great and glowing you look.

If you have any concerns about where you are on the healthy weight gain spectrum, speak with your doctor or midwife. Everyone has an opinion, but the word of a trusted pro should be the one you listen to most.
23 weeks pregnant: What to expect

You may start to notice stretch marks on your belly, thighs, or breasts.
You may have swelling in your feet or ankles.
You may notice an increase in your appetite.
Your baby is the size of a mango, and maybe over 1 pound.
Baby | s lungs are developing and you may notice them moving around a bit more.

Changes in your body

Along with that growing bump in your belly, you may notice a little swelling in your feet and ankles.

You may have to set aside some of your favorite pre-pregnancy shoes for a while. And don | t be surprised if, even after you give birth, your feet have flattened and lengthened just enough to require new shoes.

Average weight gain at 23 weeks is 12 to 15 pounds, though this is variable based on your own body. This weight gain may lead to stretch marks on your belly, thighs, and breasts.

Or they may not show up for several weeks, if at all. If some stretch marks appear, they | re likely to become less noticeable over time following delivery.

Your breasts may start producing colostrum this week. Colostrum is an early form of breast milk that will be perfect for what your baby needs in the first few days of life. It | s a little thicker than the milk that will come in around 3–5 days after birth.

This is what usually happens, though don | t be concerned if no colostrum is present. It doesn | t at all mean you | ll have difficulty nursing. Colostrum may not appear until much closer to delivery.