Today we give way to week 23 of pregnancy, in which the baby may be weighing slightly more than 500 grams, and will measure approximately 28 centimetersHow it has grown! truth? Mom may have some of the typical second trimester complaints, although when he wants to realize it, he will have crossed the barrier of the 3rd. The changes that that little creature undergoes continue to occur, and if you could see it, you would be amazed because it has very proportionate measurements 🙂.
And the mother's body is also transforming little by little, she is no longer that radiant woman with a few weeks' pregnancy that makes her feel very good, but it is hardly noticeable; now he is still just as happy, although the belly has become rounded and bulky (and what is missing)Curiously, the external visibility of pregnancy makes many moms feel powerful and self-confident, with the ability to gestate ... it is true that there are also some small drawbacks, such as that you will have to loosen the adjustable belt of the pre-mother pants.
Si in the week 22 We emphasized that the face is already formed, now we can add that the baby's skin has begun to acquire pigmentation (not the iris); and that same skin (still wrinkled) will tend to appear smoother in the coming weeks, coinciding with greater growth in the baby's dimensions and fat deposits.
Changes in the mother
As Nati said in the week before the pregnancy, the mother has a relaxing time ahead of her in terms of tests. It is time to enjoy the pregnancy, as I have been doing, and to rest as much as possible. We recommend that if you have other children, and the youngest of them is less than 7 or 8 years old (or if they are all very young), seek support at specific times to be able to dedicate time and care.
Edema in the ankles (swelling), bleeding gums ... it is little compared to the happiness of motherhood, but of course, they are a nuisance. If you have not visited the dentist, do not leave it for later. When you lie down, do so with your feet up.
Remember the importance of performing physical exercise (30 minutes of walking a day will be enough) and several meals a day, eating staple foods such as greens, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and animal protein.