Pregnancy, What Will Week 23 Bring?
As the second trimester begins to draw to a close, there are still new and exciting developments to be experienced for both mother and her baby. By week 23 of pregnancy, the baby has developed his or her senses to the point of being able to decipher sounds of the outside world. Research shows that the baby can become familiar with voices that he or she hears in the womb, so parents should talk to their baby often. Other frequently heard sounds, such as pets, are less likely to disturb the newborn, since he or she is becoming accustomed to these noises starting with this week of development. The baby is also used to mother’s movements; fetal movement might start becoming so strong that it is visibly noticeable. Now weighing slightly more than one pound, the baby measures about 11 inches long as he or she continues to prepare for breathing by developing blood vessels in the lungs. For the mother, week 23 of pregnancy might bring about a new pregnancy symptom: swollen feet and ankles. Thi
