At 23 weeks of pregnancy, you are entering your 6th month! This month you will have your 4th prenatal exam. It’s also a good time to equip the baby’s room and buy childcare equipment. Weight gain, development of the fetus, belly… Here is what happens at 25 SA!
You start your 23rd week of pregnancy which also marks the beginning of the 6th month. At this stage of pregnancy, some mothers-to-be are already worried about the approach of childbirth and their new role as mothers… But don’t panic, childbirth preparation sessions are designed to allow you to ask all the questions that bother you. What are the pregnancy symptoms at 25 WA? How do we feel? Belly, weight gain, baby weight and fetal development… Here’s everything you need to know about 23rd week of pregnancy.
How many months and SA at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
The 23rd week of pregnancy corresponds to 25 weeks of amenorrhea or 25 SA. It’s the beginning of your sixth month of pregnancy.
What symptoms at 23 weeks of pregnancy or 25 SA?
At the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancyyou may suffer from mood disorders. Sometimes stressed, sometimes euphoric, difficult to find balance. Your body is preparing to give birth to your baby, but your head is also straining. You ask yourself a thousand questions related to childbirth and your future role as a mother. Physically, to 23 weeks pregnantit is not impossible that you feel shortness of breath due to the pressure exerted by the uterus on the diaphragm. There baby growth also strains your ligaments and pain is common.
Sleep problems
Light sleep, insomnia, nocturnal awakenings… At this stage of pregnancy, your nights can be a bit disturbed. You can’t always find the perfect position to lie down and rest properly. Your baby, by moving, can even wake you up in the middle of the night!
Hot flashes
In the sixth month of pregnancy, your heart system is working at full speed just like your thyroid. Result : your body temperature rises. You are sometimes the victim of small sweating or hot flashes, especially at night, and in general, you sweat more than usual. To stay comfortable all day, avoid covering yourself up too much. And above all, opt for maternity clothes made of materials such as cotton that let the skin breathe. Also remember to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Hard stomach and contractions
Contractions are common during pregnancy, even when childbirth is still a long way off! The belly becomes hard and contracts for several seconds before relaxing. These contractions are not painful and should not, on average, occur more than fifteen times a day. These episodes are most often benign but remain to be monitored, especially if they become regular, painful or are accompanied by loss of fluid or blood.
What weight gain at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
At 23 weeks of pregnancy, you have gained about 5 kg, mainly in the belly. Try not to pressure yourself about your pregnant weight gain. Your doctor or the midwife who follows you will know how to sound the alarm if the figures on the scale fly away. Excessive weight gain can have negative consequences on your health, including a higher risk of develop gestational diabetes or hypertension. Do not deprive yourself of food if your body demands it, but be reasonable and above all, avoid snacking.
Morphological ultrasound and baby’s sex?
Morphological ultrasound is usually performed until the 22nd week of pregnancy. If you have an ultrasound in thisth 23e weekyou will be able find out your baby’s gender ! A revelation generally eagerly awaited by future parents. At this stage of pregnancy, your baby still has plenty of room, he can be in the cephalic position, that is to say head down, transversely or in a breech position. Rest assured, this does not bode well for her position at the end of pregnancy. He has plenty of time to turn around.
How is the belly at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
Your belly continues to grow. At 23 weeks of pregnancy or 25 WA, your uterus has now the size of a grapefruit!
How is the baby developing at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
You are now entering your sixth month of pregnancy. Your baby’s growth rate is still going strong. Your baby is also increasingly active!
- Your baby’s nervous and immune systems continue to develop.
- Your baby produces about 250,000 nerve cell divisions every minute. Suffice to say that it is bubbling!
- His immune system is also maturing.. This is essential because it will allow him to protect himself later against certain infections.
- This week, your baby is also fine-tuning a few small details: the buds of her future baby teeth are beginning to form,
- her iris continues to pigment.
What is the height and weight of the baby?
At this stage of pregnancy, baby is almost 30 cm and weighs 600 g, and its growth continues. His body is now well-proportioned but he is still quite thin because he has not yet accumulated fat under his skin.
Baby moves and is more and more active!
At the beginning of the sixth month of pregnancy, your baby is becoming more and more active (even if he continues to sleep most of his time): he can do up to about thirty movements every fifteen minutes. He takes advantage of it, in a few weeks he will soon be too big and too fat to move at his ease.
It’s time to prepare the baby’s room
At this stage of pregnancy, start thinking more specifically about the nursery: where are you going to put him in the beginning: in his room or in yours? In a bassinet or directly in his little bed? If necessary, think about the development and decoration work you want to do. If you have to tear down a partition, repaint the walls or a ceiling, assemble a piece of furniture or install shelves, be careful. It may be better to let the future dad do his thing and not take too many risks with your baby bump.
What sport to practice at 23 weeks of pregnancy?
Nothing prevents you from continuing to have a physical activity during your pregnancy, quite the contrary! Sport is good for your body but also for your head and will help you feel good. Sports that are too violent are contraindicated, favor walking, swimming or yoga.