23 weeks pregnant what. Twenty-third week of pregnancy: “Mom, I'm hiccuping! How many months is it

23 weeks pregnant is a good time to test and revise your shoe "arsenal". Your baby grows up to 20 cm and weighs about 0.45 kg. Perhaps this week his closed eyes will begin to open, although it will not come to real vision soon.

The twenty-third obstetric week is the sixth lunar month. If it is more convenient for you to count from conception, then it turns out that the period is two weeks less. In rare cases, it is impossible to establish the exact duration of pregnancy. How it happens, as well as all the information about the timing.

Your body

A hippo, an elephant and a round legged - what words do some mothers reward themselves with! Some - with humor, others - with a slight longing for the lost chiseled figure. Never regret anything. Every pregnant woman is beautiful in her condition.

Photo of tummies (click to enlarge):

The fundus of the uterus is now located just above the navel, which gradually begins to protrude outward. If you're wearing a piercing in your belly button, it's time to take out the earring. Don't worry: the puncture site can theoretically be overgrown, but in practice this happens very rarely.

Feel

Doctors consider the second trimester to be the most peaceful and prosperous period of pregnancy. Many women agree with this. Early toxicosis has passed for a very long time. The baby's jerks are not too strong yet, they please and give positive emotions. The general state of health is just great. However, unpleasant manifestations are also possible:

headaches;
constipation;
heartburn;
swelling of the arms, legs, face;
dizziness and weakness;
increased fatigue;
bleeding gums;
periodic cramps (usually cramping the calves or feet from the inside);
the initial stage of varicose veins;
inability to focus quickly, switch from one thought to another.

It is quite possible to overcome such troubles. It is enough to be attentive to your diet, to devote enough time to sleep and rest, to keep a work and household diaries. In addition, it is important to visit the dentist and antenatal clinics on time.

Now you want to urinate every now and then. This sensation will build up until the very birth, as the growing uterus presses on the bladder and does not allow a large amount of urine to accumulate.

Age spots may appear on your face. This is unpleasant, but it is impossible to change this situation. A thick layer of makeup can simply tire you out and worsen your skin condition. So just think about how all excess pigmentation will surely disappear after childbirth.

At 23 weeks, you may be surprised to feel nauseous shortly after eating. But early toxicosis ended long ago? Everything is understandable. Sometimes the uterus can slightly compress the bile ducts, and this interferes with proper digestion. Talk to your doctor about a solution to this problem.

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Pain and complications

Certain conditions during pregnancy should be alarming. For example, any severe pain in the abdomen and / or lower back. Please note - these should not be pulling sensations that rarely arise and pass quickly. When the stomach hurts for real, only a doctor will help. Especially if contractions begin with pain. If the uterus is now rejection of the fetus and premature birth occurs, even modern medical technology is unlikely to save a child's life.

A serious and dangerous complication of pregnancy in the second and third trimester is gestosis (late toxicosis). Its main symptoms are persistent edema, excess weight, protein in the urine and blood pressure disorders. If gestosis is recognized and treated in time, you will prevent many complications in the third trimester. More details about late toxicosis.

Fetal development

Your child sleeps a lot under his heart and is awake for several hours every day. Throughout the day, he moves his limbs many times, drinks amniotic fluid (up to half a liter per day), and from time to time turns in different directions.

Stirring fetus so far it is difficult to count, no norms have yet been applied for this period. Many tremors are still quite weak. There is still enough space for the baby in the uterus, and you simply do not feel many of his movements. But if the fetus is large, or you are expecting twins, the movements may be felt more clearly. Some mothers say that even at this time, their baby really kicks.

When moving, the fetus can touch any part of the uterus with a handle or leg. Some women feel tremors in the lower abdomen, others say that the baby often hits somewhere to the side. All these feelings are very individual.

What happens to the baby at the twenty-third week:

bones and cartilage are still mineralized;
the activity of the brain is almost comparable to the brain activity of a newborn child;
under the skin, the formation of a fat layer is in full swing, and the skin itself ceases to be transparent (but remains red due to the large number of blood vessels);
the heart of the crumbs is heard not only during an ultrasound scan, but also with an ordinary medical stethoscope;
the eyes begin to open a little, but full-fledged vision will develop only some time after childbirth;
in the intestine, meconium, the original feces, continues to form (it is formed from all sorts of particles that the fetus is swallowed along with the amniotic fluid).

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need additional medical supervision. The fetus may experience malfunctioning of the pancreas, which is now actively engaged in the production of its own insulin.

What does the baby need

Your emotional state is very important. In any situation, whole cocktails of hormones are formed in your blood. And you have a common blood circulation with the fetus. Hence, experiences too. Please note that the fetus is not only suffering from your fear or stress. Too vivid experiences, some kind of super-great joy will also tire you and the child.

Be sure to talk to your baby, stroke the tummy. If your family is ready to do the same, do not forbid. Build contact with your baby before birth.

Nutrition remains unchanged: your diet should be balanced and extremely healthy.
If you get heartburn, cook cereals and jelly more often. There are several ways to quickly get rid of an attack of heartburn. For example, take a sip of warm milk or eat baking soda on the tip of a teaspoon and wash it down with water. Please note: if you have not fought heartburn in these ways before, it is better not to try. Just keep a close eye on your diet.
If you get swelling after walking or just in the evenings, check your drinking regimen. Any liquid should be drunk little by little. But don't force yourself to be thirsty, especially in hot weather. Completely exclude salty, spicy foods from the diet, limit sweets.
Check all of your shoes. You may need shoes or boots one size larger. Avoid intricate fasteners, laces, high heels, wedges and platforms. Shoes should not crush, rub, get wet in wet weather, or slip on snow.
If you decide to buy new shoes, boots or boots, it is best to do so in the afternoon. It is at this time that the legs tend to swell slightly, and you will be able to correctly assess the quality and convenience of the new thing. If the model you choose is tight, ask for a different size. Never listen to the seller's promises that everything will stretch, spread and then be on your leg.
Watch your chest, abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Avoid dryness in these areas of your body. Use a special remedy for stretch marks (including prevention) or quality olive oil.
Record your training bout times. They should be infrequent and irregular, without pain or abnormal vaginal discharge.
You will have to give up sex if you have a multiple pregnancy, there is a threat of miscarriage, the placenta is low or the amount of amniotic fluid is below normal.
Watch for vaginal discharge. They should be moderately thick, white or transparent, without much odor. For any deviation from the norm, go to the doctor.
If, for any reason, you are late with the second trimester screening test (blood, urine, ultrasound), the antenatal clinic doctor should write out all the necessary referrals.
Check your weight: the estimated gain from the beginning of pregnancy should not exceed eight kilograms.
Wear a prenatal brace to support your abdomen and improve weight distribution.
Go in for sports, but without exhausting physical activity. The best types are yoga or swimming.
Try to sleep only on your left side. Place small pillows under your belly, back, and between your knees.
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Another danger

Not all pregnant women are happily married. Some are single initially, and the unborn child is the result of a short relationship with no good prospects. It also happens that the relationship with the partner and the father of the child ends during pregnancy. What to do with sexual desires? Especially if a man appears next to him, ready to be near, look after, love and give intimate experiences?

Look at this situation from a moral perspective. The expectant mother is responsible for two. And now you need to think first of all about your baby. And if your personal life does not work out, do not try to solve everything now. A truly worthy man will understand and wait. And lovers of short-term adventures and thrills will just drop out.

The opinions of doctors about such cases are unambiguous. A new sexual intercourse can introduce infection into your body and cause many problems. So all personal life - for later. Think about your baby and all the quick joys of motherhood.

Video guide: 23 weeks pregnant what happens, fetal development, weight gain, edema, umbilical cord blood

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So the 23rd week of pregnancy has come. The baby continues to develop and delight her mom, who gets used to new sensations. In just a few months, the little one will be born, and the long-awaited meeting will take place.

Pregnancy Control Necessary Thing
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The 23rd week of pregnancy pleases with the baby's jerks, which are beginning to be felt more and more. The baby greets her mom and makes herself felt. This is an incomparable sensation that usually gives mom a lot of pleasure.

When pregnancy reaches 23 weeks, the uterus is about 3.7 cm above the navel level. At this time, the girl's figure is noticeably rounded. The weight gain is about 5 to 7 kg.

Impressive shape and size of the belly

Mommy's new sensations

Perhaps, at 23 weeks, every mom wants to find out what is happening in her body. This is a very favorable period, so most of the girls feel good and enjoy their position. It is not difficult to calculate how many months are 23 weeks of your pregnancy. This is the beginning of the sixth month, which is marked by the following sensations and changes.

At 23 weeks, the girl's weight begins to increase markedly as the fetus develops, and the uterus continues to grow. At the same time, the volume of amniotic fluid increases and the placenta increases.
Quite often, contractions appear, which are expressed by mild cramps in the uterus. This is normal, so don't worry. The uterus is simply preparing for the upcoming birth. If you put your hand on your stomach, you can feel muscle contractions that were not there before. Thus, the uterine muscles begin to exercise. Contractions may intensify later, so it is important not to confuse training with normal contractions. In the latter case, they bring painful sensations.
At 23 weeks, your baby is already actively kicking, so you can feel kicks in the lower or middle of the abdomen. He changes his position several times a day, he can begin to hiccup, so girls often feel a pulling pain, especially if the body is in an uncomfortable position. Try to sit or lie down differently and the pain will go away quickly. At this time, pain in the symphysis area may be disturbing, gait often changes, since the pelvic bones diverge, preparing for future childbirth.
Feelings of pain or heaviness may appear in the legs. Old shoes often get cramped because the foot lengthens due to sprains and weight gain. Static flat feet may develop. You need to be very careful when choosing shoes. Leave your shoes on and wear comfortable sneakers or boots. In winter, flat-heeled shoes are recommended. Get special insoles to keep your foot comfortable.
Sometimes varicose veins develop. At 23 weeks, hormones affect the walls of the veins, so they begin to relax, and the uterus compresses the veins of the pelvis, so the outflow of blood through the veins is often disrupted.
It is possible that hemorrhoids may appear, which may be accompanied by unpleasant constipation. In this case, pain in the rectum, bleeding are often felt. It is very dangerous to self-medicate because hemorrhoids are not easy to cure. Entrust this problem to specialists.
Limit sun exposure. Pregnant skin is sensitive to ultraviolet rays due to increased hormone levels. Tanning sessions can bring in age spots.
During this period, the nipples begin to darken, a dark strip appears on the abdomen from the navel to the pubis. Don't worry, it will go away after the baby is born.

At 23 weeks of gestation, you can watch a video about this period of bearing a baby. An educational film will tell you that a girl is often worried about nausea. This is due to the enlarged uterus, which presses on the biliary tract and disrupts digestion. You can cope with the feeling of nausea after eating if you take the knee-elbow position. This pose is also beneficial for the kidneys as it improves the flow of urine.

At 23 weeks, the girls continue to have vaginal discharge. In normal condition, they should be odorless and colorless. You should not worry, because this is a completely natural process that occurs due to hormonal changes in the female body. You need to be wary if the discharge is bloody and smells bad. The consequences can be quite serious: from infections, to placental abruption and miscarriage.

Baby development control

If you have brown or bloody discharge, you need to urgently call a doctor or an ambulance. Look on the Internet for photos of such secretions so as not to be mistaken if they appear at 23 weeks of gestation.

You should be concerned if the discharge has acquired an earthy, greenish, yellow odor, and its consistency has become similar to a curd liquid or flakes. We'll have to urgently take a smear for laboratory research. Keep in mind that some harmful microbes can infect the fetus while still in the uterus, so timely treatment is necessary.

How the fetus develops

By the 23rd week of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus is already 520 g, and its height is 30 cm. The toddler continues to grow and gain strength. Several main points in its development can be noted.

Subcutaneous fat is actively built up. It is thanks to him that soon the skin of the fetus will begin to straighten. While she is red and very wrinkled. Fat forms quickly, so the skin simply does not have time to adapt to it.
During 23 weeks of pregnancy, you need to track how often your baby begins to move. He is still pushing very softly, but Mom can already feel this movement. In 12 hours, the fetus should move about 10 times. If you feel that tremors have become too frequent or infrequent, you need to call your doctor.
The digestive system is almost complete. At 23 weeks of pregnancy, your long-awaited baby swallows up to 500 ml of amniotic fluid, after which it excretes it in the form of urine. By this time, meconium begins to form - the original feces, but it will be removed from the body of the crumbs only after childbirth. In the amniotic fluid, hair fluff and lubricant particles are present. The child can swallow them together with the liquid.
The central nervous system is actively developing. Scientific studies have shown that during this time, the baby can dream, because the activity of his brain is about the same as that of newborns.
The little one has opened his eyes, so he distinguishes between darkness and light. The baby can get scared if the light is sharply directed at the stomach.
The hearing organs are well developed, the baby can already distinguish the voice of the mother.

If you carry twins, the weight of babies at 23 weeks of gestation may be less than when carrying one baby. Each of the babies weighs about 500 g, and their height is about 28 cm. But these indicators are very individual.

A necessary thing in carrying a child

At the 23rd week of pregnancy, you need to do an ultrasound scan, if you have not done it before, in order to track the development of the baby. It is necessary to undergo diagnostics in a timely manner in order to identify possible fetal pathologies. This will allow you to quickly take any action.

Recommendations	The essence
Visit the antenatal clinic regularly	At the 23rd week of pregnancy, a specialist will track the process of enlarging the abdomen, identify the height of the uterus. Measurement of the girl's weight and blood pressure, heart rate crumbs. In addition, on the eve of the appointment, mommy must pass a general urine test, after which the doctor examines the results.
Try to move more	If you have a sedentary job, get up every hour and walk a little. It is advisable to place a small bench under your feet and sit on a straight-backed chair with a firm seat and handrails. These measures will avoid stagnation of blood in the pelvis and legs.
Eat right	The 23rd week of pregnancy is sometimes accompanied by the development of hemorrhoids. To prevent this from happening, you need to carry out prevention. One of the main measures is to eat foods high in coarse fiber. Also, get enough vitamins and plain drinking water. Consider the tendency to nausea, constipation, and heartburn when designing your menu. Eat in small portions, but 5-6 times a day. Keep in mind that it is very easy to gain weight during this period, so you should not overeat. Eliminate foods high in fat and dyes. Try to eat more lean fish, meat, fresh vegetables, fruits. Follow your drinking regimen.
Careful with sex	At 23 weeks, you can continue to have sex, but care must be taken. The choice of poses is increasingly limited, so it is best to consult with your doctor so as not to harm your baby. Sexual intercourse is even useful, because the girl gets positive emotions, and they affect the baby.

23rd week of pregnancy; pregnancy 23 weeks

23 weeks pregnant: The weight of the fetus at 23 weeks reaches about 510 grams. His movements, which until recently seemed similar to the flutter of butterfly wings, now become sharp and strong, the baby can even wake up his mother at night if he plays out too much. Mom can be comforted by the fact that quite a bit of time will pass, and not only she will listen to the baby's movements at night, but also the dad, who will not sleep in such "dances" in his wife's belly. However, we, of course, exaggerate.

It is quite possible to calm the baby at night by stroking his stomach, singing a lullaby to the baby, walking around the room. That is, doing everything that needs to be done when the newborn baby is not sleeping. Great workout for mom!

In the sixth month of pregnancy, the respiratory system of the fetus is actively developing, he is already constantly making respiratory movements, but the lungs have not yet been straightened, so there is no need to talk about full breathing yet. However, the system works in preparation for the moment the baby is born.

During 6 months of pregnancy, a rapid increase in fetal brain mass occurs: if at two months it weighed 2 g, then at five months - 20-24 g, and by the end of the sixth month its weight reaches 100 g. The ratio of the mass of the spinal cord to head. At three months it was (1: 18), and at six months - (1: 100).

In order for the fetal brain to develop properly, it needs to be provided with sufficient oxygen. Walking in the fresh air should be part of a pregnant woman's daily routine, but walking alone is not enough. You need to learn how to breathe properly, completely relax, do special relaxation exercises - all this is necessary for the baby, especially now, when his brain and nervous system are developing so actively.

The endocrine system is increasingly taking over the control functions along with the nervous system. Almost all endocrine glands work - the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas, adrenal glands. At this time, the spleen is also connected to the work of the hematopoietic organs. It is in it that the "assembly" of lymphocytes and monocytes - white blood cells that perform protective functions in the body - takes place. Here defective erythrocytes - red blood cells, carriers of hemoglobin - are sorted and destroyed. And the iron that is released in this case is used by the body in the process of forming new red blood cells in the red bone marrow.

Despite the fact that most pregnant women do not have problems in the second trimester, there are some quite common troubles expressed to one degree or another, some of which are worth dwelling on.

So, in addition to problems with the intestines, kidneys and veins, fungal infections and back pain, which have already been discussed, the expectant mother may be worried about edema. And they are associated not only with kidney overload.

The increase in estrogen in the blood during pregnancy forces the body to retain more fluid than usual, as it is necessary for the placenta to nourish and produce enough milk. This is what often causes the appearance of edema, swelling of the ankles and fingers. The fact that at this time a woman's engagement ring is often not enough doesn't mean that she needs to buy a new one. You just need to remove the old for now and postpone until better times. Moreover, it is time to get out of the habit of jewelry - soon there will be a newborn on the mother's arms, whose delicate skin is very easy to injure with a ring on the mother's finger.

In severe cases, this swelling leads to carpal tunnel syndrome, in which excess fluid accumulates in the wrists and blocks the nerve located there that provides sensitivity to the fingers. In this case, there is a tingling or burning sensation in the fingers. After childbirth, this condition usually goes away on its own.

Vein problems usually get worse at the end of the second trimester. Of course, varicose veins or hemorrhoids are not the lot of all pregnant women, but in general, changes in the veins are a normal phenomenon for pregnancy. Their spectrum is very wide and it is not at all necessary that varicose veins will develop.

In some women, the thighs are "crossed out" from top to bottom with thin, like cobwebs, reddish lines - this is the so-called superficial varicose veins. Similar lines may appear on the chest. Both are associated with hormonal changes. After childbirth, these lines may fade or disappear completely. If this does not happen, you can get rid of them with the help of simple cosmetic procedures.

In order to maintain the veins in good condition and prevent the development of varicose veins, we recall the preventive measures. It is important to maintain weight within the normal range for this period of pregnancy, try to raise your legs in a supine position, not sit with your legs down and not stand for a long time. Clothes should be loose, shoes should be comfortable, if necessary, you should use special supporting tights.

Early in the second half of pregnancy, a pregnant woman may experience pain when walking as the joints between the pelvic bones begin to soften in preparation for the baby's passage. A woman's center of gravity shifts and her gait changes. At this time, you should already use a prenatal bandage, which will relieve the load on the spine and abdomen. However, the bandage should not be worn all the time - especially if the child actively objects to its use.

Another problem that most pregnant women face is calf muscle cramps. As a rule, they occur in the evening or at night, and their strength can be such that the woman wakes up and cannot sleep. Muscle cramps are usually caused by impaired mineral metabolism and congestion in the legs. Lack of calcium in the diet, poor circulation of fluids in the body, excess of lactic acid and other harmful metabolic products can affect normal muscle function.

In order to avoid this trouble, or at least to alleviate it, it is useful to massage the legs - from the hips to the feet. The following exercise is also suitable: lie on the floor, raise your legs, bending them at the knees, and strongly rest your toes against the wall. A contrast shower has a good effect on the muscles of the legs.

Foods should contain adequate amounts of vitamin E, calcium and magnesium. With a high level of magnesium in the blood, muscle and nervous excitement decreases, which prevents the appearance of seizures. Finally, an active lifestyle will also help: classes in the pool work especially well. If the cramps strongly interfere with the expectant mother, then you need to ask the doctor to choose a set of necessary trace elements, vitamins or food additives.

For five whole calendar months a baby has been living in your tummy, on the calendar there is a 23rd week of pregnancy, and according to obstetricians it is 5 and a half months. This is still the second trimester and your general condition is positive and quite active.

Headaches and morning sickness should not bother you, and with small mood swings, walks in the fresh air and minutes of communication with a child actively drumming in your stomach will help you cope. It's time to find out what is special about 23 weeks of pregnancy and how your belly has changed.

Baby development at 23 weeks

At 23 weeks of gestation, what happens to the baby can be found not only in smart obstetric books, but also by the behavior of the baby. You have already noticed that he sleeps a lot, but when he wakes up, he uses the opportunities to communicate with you. I wonder what a baby looks like at 23 weeks of gestation.

Physical data

By the 23rd week of pregnancy, the size of the fetus is up to 30 cm, with a weight of half a kilogram;
His body is fully formed, only still too thin, the subcutaneous fat is just beginning to form, the skin is still abundantly covered with hairs;
If you look at his hands during an ultrasound scan, you can see small nails;
The kid is actively moving, wiggling his fingers, can cover his face with his hands or suck his thumb.

Internal organs

At 23 weeks of gestation, fetal development is progressing by leaps and bounds.

His digestive system is fully formed: he can not only swallow amniotic fluid, but also synthesize water and sugar from it, and all unnecessary will go to the intestines and form the original feces;
Your child makes up to 60 swallowing movements per minute, and if he likes the taste of amniotic fluid sweetened with fruits or sweets in your diet, then he will swallow more actively (about what to eat so that the baby receives a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, learn from the article Nutrition during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e;
By the way, having swallowed, the baby may start to hiccup, and if you listen, you can notice it;
At 23 weeks, the child's spleen has already started working, which is entrusted with the function of forming blood cells and controlling their quality.

Mental development

You already know that the baby hears you, feels warmth, and even distinguishes light, even though his eyes are still closed. It is believed that at 23 weeks the child already sees dreams, of course, dreams are short-lived and not as colorful as yours. By the way, the sleep phase itself is short-lived, the baby wakes up every hour, but can also fall asleep quickly.

Please note that at the 23rd week of pregnancy, the baby's brain is actively developing, if compared with the second month of pregnancy, then its size has increased 10 times and now the weight of the mental center is 20 grams;
Every week the brain will improve and grow exponentially.

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Baby gender

Determining the sex of a child at 23 weeks of gestation will not be difficult, except that too shy toddler is covered with handles.

In boys, by 23 weeks the scrotum is fully formed, but the testicles themselves have not yet descended $
And in girls at this time, ovaries are formed, and an egg cell fund is laid for future offspring.

Just imagine, the baby has not been born yet, and nature is already taking care of the procreation.

Mom's well-being

It's time to find out, at the 23rd week of pregnancy, what is happening with mom. You should be gladdened by the fact that toxicosis and vomiting are not characteristic of the 23rd week of pregnancy, headaches and migraines should also go away. However, hormones continue to build the weather in terms of your mood, but do not rush to get upset - this is all temporary, and will pass by itself.

Uterus size

Your baby is growing, and with it your organs grow in size.

The fundus of the uterus at 23 weeks of gestation is already 4 cm above the navel. Of course, you may feel some discomfort at this size, because your internal organs are in a compressed state, there may be pulling pains on the sides, especially felt when sitting or when sneezing;

During the examination, the specialist can tell you the length of the cervix. When pregnant at 23 weeks, a length of 4 cm is considered the norm, while the walls themselves should be elastic and smooth, in this case, your baby is protected from the dangers of the external environment, and the possibility of premature birth is reduced to zero;

Another point regarding the uterus is preparatory contractions, which can begin from the 23rd week of pregnancy. Such contractions are called false, they are short-term, not frequent, not painful.

Note! Regular and increasing contractions with a frequency of more than 5 times per hour in the 23rd week of pregnancy is a serious signal of danger, you need to go to a medical institution.

Pain at 23 weeks

It is quite possible that at the 23rd week of pregnancy you will be disturbed by pulling pains in the abdomen and back, swelling and hemorrhoids, dizziness and excessive sweating may appear.

Drawing pains. There is a logical explanation for the problem when the stomach pulls at 23 weeks of gestation. Although gradual, but regular growth of the uterus, causes constant muscle tension, hence the discomfort;

In addition, the weight and size of the baby increases every week, and your internal organs become cramped. If this calms you down, we note that this phenomenon is temporary and after childbirth all unpleasant sensations will pass.

Back pain. The main reason for pain in the sacrum and back is a shift in the center of gravity due to a growing tummy and preparation of your pelvis for childbirth;

You can relieve some of the pain by wearing a tummy band. Pain can also occur after a long walk or sitting in an uncomfortable position, take time to rest even during the working day.

Headaches. You shouldn't blame the hormonal background for headaches at 23 weeks of pregnancy; most likely, your fatigue or stress became the cause of the migraine. More rest, fresh air and smiles, and headaches won't bother you. And do not forget, at the 23rd week of pregnancy, what happens to the mother affects the well-being of your child;
Dizziness. Your circulatory system is now working for two, so sudden movements and jumping up can cause dizziness. By the way, constant weakness and dizziness may indicate a low level of hemoglobin in the blood and possible anemia;
Pain in the legs. Weight gain, and by 23 weeks of gestation, you can gain up to 7 kg of your original body weight, and hormonal changes in your body can provoke varicose veins;

It turns out that the hormones responsible for relaxing the uterus reduce the tone of the venous walls, so the likelihood of varicose veins increases significantly. In addition, an enlarged uterus slows down blood flow through the veins. You need to give your legs a rest, you can use special creams or ointments, do a relaxing massage and baths.

Convulsions. The phenomenon is frequent during pregnancy, caused by a lack of beneficial micronutrients and excessive exercise. You may have to drink a vitamin complex, for example Magne B6 (useful article on the topic: Leg cramps during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e);
Hemorrhoids. A problem that cannot be kept silent and left to chance, since hemorrhoids will only become more complicated during childbirth. There are medications that are acceptable during pregnancy, a lot of folk remedies, for example, grated potatoes, and the daily diet can be adjusted so that going to the toilet is regular and easy. More about hemorrhoids during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e

Please note that any acute pain that does not go away, especially if there is bleeding and a stomach ache at the 23rd week of pregnancy, this is a reason to consult a specialist.

Bleeding. Allocations

The norm reads discharge at 23 weeks of gestation of a transparent consistency and without impurities. Regarding the amount, you should have enough panty liner for the day. You should be alerted:

Curd discharge. A discharge similar to the consistency of cottage cheese with a clear sour odor is a signal of the development of thrush caused by Candida fungi (read the article Thrush during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e);
Yellow or greenish discharge. Clots of pus give an additional color to the secretions, this indicates inflammatory processes in the genitals;
Brown discharge. At the 23rd week of pregnancy, there should be no abundant brown discharge, such a color is caused by impurities of blood, this is a signal of premature birth or bleeding. It is possible that after a doctor's examination or sexual intercourse, you will notice slight brown blotches, this will indicate to you cervical erosion;
Transparent, but abundant discharge is most likely a leakage of amniotic fluid, at 23 weeks of gestation this is a dangerous signal.

Feeling at 23 weeks

Feelings at 23 weeks can be divided into 2 main groups - positive and unpleasant, but they are all the norm in your situation.

Stirring. One of the main sensations of 23 weeks gestation is your baby's thrusts;

They are already obvious and strong, sometimes even painful;
The baby may accidentally hit you in the kidney or liver area, and from the inside, even a slight jolt feels different to you;
You can observe how the belly at 23 weeks of gestation changes its shape, increasing from one side to the other. These are the pranks of a mobile baby, whose dimensions allow you to move freely inside;
By the way, answering the question, at the 23rd week of pregnancy, how often the child should move, we can only say that the total daily time of its activity is 4 hours. Most often, the peak of activity occurs in the evening or at night, when you are lying down and relaxing.

You can calm the naughty little one by stroking the tummy or performing a lullaby. Do not forget that sleeping on your stomach at the 23rd week of pregnancy is strictly prohibited, choose a comfortable position, and you have few options - left or right side, since sleeping on your back is also not desirable.

Heartburn. Of the unpleasant sensations that may bother you at this time - heartburn. The reason is pressure on the internal organs and relaxation of the stomach walls. You can try fractional meals or alternative methods such as milk or seeds. But you do not need to abuse soda, the benefits are zero (current article: Heartburn during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e);
Toilet calls. Frequent urge to use the toilet is a common experience at 23 weeks gestation. You have to accept, go to the toilet regularly, as an option - lean forward a little while urinating in order to empty the bladder completely. Why this happens, learn from the article Frequent urination during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e;
Skin problems. Your skin may feel tight and dry. This is normal with a growing tummy, moisturize the skin with baby oil or special cosmetics for pregnant women, this will help prevent stretch marks. Read more in the article Stretch marks during pregnancy \u003e\u003e\u003e;

But if you are the owner of oily skin type, due to excessive sweating inherent in pregnant women, you may experience a skin rash. You can wipe your face with plant-based lotions, for example, calendula or chamomile, but if you prefer ready-made products, then pay attention to special cosmetics for expectant mothers.

Pigmentation. A change in the color of the nipple halos, a vertical stripe on the abdomen, freckles and spots on the face, hands - this is a common pigmentation inherent in pregnant women. In most cases, all these skin nuances go away on their own after childbirth, but you can slightly reduce the number of spots by normalizing the time spent in open sunlight.

You can observe increased hair growth, and if the density of hair on the head pleases you, then on the hands and even on the back by no means. You should not take drastic measures, these are hormone mines, all cosmetic procedures should be postponed until the postpartum period.

Narrow questions of pregnancy

The narrow issues that concern you at week 23 include diseases, fever, bad habits, sex.

Temperature

It's time to forget about the norms 36 and 6 during pregnancy. If the thermometer stubbornly shows 37, do not panic, this is possible and the reason, again, is hormones. Another thing is the temperature at 23 weeks of gestation is 37.5 with concomitant cough, sore throat or runny nose. There are clear signs of a cold or viral infection.

Colds at 23 weeks pregnant

It should be noted that the second trimester, namely the 23rd week belongs to this stage, is less dangerous in terms of infection of the baby in case of your cold or viral illness.

The fetus at 23 weeks gestation is well protected by the placenta and even already produces immune cells itself. The danger is rather in the choice of drugs and the method of treatment. You cannot soar your legs, put cans, drink aspirin-based medicines (article