23 weeks pregnant
At 23 weeks your baby is about the size of a grapefruit (about 29 cm · 500 g). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a grapefruit
- Length · weight
- about 29 cm · 500 g
- Trimester
- Second
- Weeks to go
- 17
Your baby at 23 weeks
The baby practises breathing movements and can respond to familiar voices.
Your body at 23 weeks
Swelling in your feet and ankles later in the day is common.
Your to-do list for week 23
- Start a birth preferences list to discuss with your midwife or doctor
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 23 weeks?
23 weeks is in month 6 of pregnancy and the second trimester.
How big is my baby at 23 weeks?
At 23 weeks your baby is about the size of a grapefruit (about 29 cm · 500 g). Every baby grows at its own pace.
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