At 23 weeks, which equates to 6 months of pregnancy, the baby is able to feel the movements of the mother’s body and the hearing is sharpened especially for the deeper sounds, it is a good time to listen to different types of music and sounds so that the baby gets used to external sounds.
The baby’s 23-week-old development is marked by red, wrinkled skin due to the presence of clearly visible blood vessels through his or her clear skin.Regardless of race, children are born with a reddish backsp and will only take on their final color during the first year of life.
In addition, other changes that occur around 6 months of pregnancy are:
About 23 weeks is also when the pancreas is activated, which makes the baby’s body ready to produce insulin from now on.
Usually, at 23 weeks gestation, the fetus measures about 28 centimeters and weighs about 500 g.However, its size may vary slightly and that is why it is very important to consult the obstetrician frequently, in order to assess the evolution of the baby’s weight.
The main changes in women at 23 weeks of gestation are
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Some women at this stage develop gingivitis, which are inflamed gums and cause bleeding when brushing their teeth, so good hygiene, flossing and follow-up with a dentist is critical.
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