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Pregnancy Weeks 23 - 26 Pregnancy Week 23 The doctor may press on the abdomen to determine the baby’s position and take measurements. He or she may also observe your cervix to see any risks of preterm labor. Much rest is needed now. Sitting down while putting up the feet for just a few moments each day, takes pressure off your swollen joints and cervix. The body proportions of your baby are now close to normal. Eyes can be seen but are still devoid of color. Its pancreas starts to function and hardening of the middle ear tiny bones occurs. The baby hears men’s voices more than women’s voices, the latter being deep and able to travel further. There is a 15% chance that your baby will live if born at this time. This percentage increases as the days go on. Current baby measurements: length =11.39 in or 28.8 cm, weight = 1.1 lbs or 501g. Pregnancy Week 24 Risk of premature labor is greater during summer due to possibilities of dehydration. If the cervix opens up to 2.5 cm you may be advised for bed rest. White vaginal discharges called leukorrhea are experienced by some pregnant women. This is normal and happens even during a regular cycle. If you have developed a yeast infection you will get symptoms like itchiness and inflammation of the labia. Ask your doctor for the right medications. Baby starts to gain weight now and if born this week will make it with modern technology’s assistance. Baby practices to breathe as his lungs further develop. Taste buds are starting to form now. The palms develop lines and during sleep, rapid eye movement sleep phase takes place. Baby’s measurements: 11.8 in. or 30 cm, weight =1.3 lbs or 600g. Pregnancy Week 25 Sleeping problems may occur because of the need for more bathroom breaks like once every hour. You may find it hard choosing a position that is comfortable. Sleep trouble also can be caused by anxiety while thinking about your new life with baby. Drink lots of water but support your body with pillows and bend knees while asleep. The American Pregnancy Association recommends sleeping on your left side to give room for the major vein (Inferior vena cava) to drain blood from the lower half of your body. This way you and your baby get optimum circulation of the blood during night time. Increase of melanin on the forehead, nose and cheekbones has been experienced during this week by some women resulting in brownish discoloration or spots. After pregnancy, dark skin spots get lighter. Wear lots of sunscreen and drink plenty of liquids. Lung blood supply develops as well as the spinal structures of baby. Nostrils begin to open and sensitivity around the lips and mouth is increased. It now has swallowing reflexes with improved agility. Wiggling of toes and fingers begins. Baby’s measurements: 13.6 in or 34.6 cm, weight = 1.46 lbs or 660g. Pregnancy Week 26 You can now share the baby’s movements with others as baby’s squirming may be a regular occurrence to you but others have not felt it. You are about to finish the 2nd trimester. Air sacs are formed in baby’s lungs which secretes surfactant. Baby now responds with touch and its spine strengthens. Its retinas form and baby can now open and blink both eyes. Brain waves that respond to sound and sight are now detected. Baby’s measurements: 14 in or 35.6 cm, weight = 1.7 lbs or 760g. Pregnancy Week To Week 1- 40  Pregnancy Week 1  Pregnancy Week 2  Pregnancy Week 3 Pregnancy Week 4  Pregnancy Week 5  Pregnancy Week 6  Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8  Pregnancy Week 9  Pregnancy Week 10  Pregnancy Week 11  Pregnancy Week 12  Pregnancy Week 13  Pregnancy Week 14  Pregnancy Week 15  Pregnancy Week 16  Pregnancy Week 17  Pregnancy Week 18  Pregnancy Week 19  Pregnancy Week 20  Pregnancy Week 21  Pregnancy Week 22  Pregnancy Week 23  Pregnancy Week 24  Pregnancy Week 25  Pregnancy Week 26  Pregnancy Week 27  Pregnancy Week 28  Pregnancy Week 29  Pregnancy Week 30  Pregnancy Week 31  Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33  Pregnancy Week 34  Pregnancy Week 35  Pregnancy Week 36  Pregnancy Week 37  Pregnancy Week 38  Pregnancy Week 39  Pregnancy Week 40 Top Pregnancy, Baby Care, And Parenting Articles  Baby Health & Care  Mother Health & Care  Be A Good Parent

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