23 Weeks Pregnant
By Sarah on Mar 19, 2011 with Comments 1
A small rippling movement and heartbeat can be observed easily by your partner if he puts his hand on your abdomen. Well! It is a great feeling for him to get such responses from the baby which is soon going to be part of their family.
Development in 23rd Week Pregnancy
The development in 23rd week of pregnancy will continue. In this week, the prominent development is made in the muscles and organs and lungs will continue to develop during this week. The development of brain is also on a higher side. Researchers are of the view that at this particular time of pregnancy, the baby likes the taste of sweet to bitter.
Appearance in 23rd Week Pregnancy
The skin of your baby seems too big for him and it gives an impression that your baby has worn an oversized baby grow suit. As soon as the fats begin to develop, this will settle down. Although, the eyes of the baby are closed, the color of the eyes begins to develop at this stage. The amount of vernix increased in the body and also the soft, fluffy hair (lanugo) darkens in its texture.
Movement in 23rd Week Pregnancy
It has been seen that majority of the babies become active during night time. However, the sleep in the morning time when their mothers are busy in their works. This is perhaps one of the major reasons why newly born babies feel comfortable while held and walked around.
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