If you’re 23 weeks pregnant, congrats!

You’re more than halfway through your pregnancy journey, and whether you’re feeling like a glowing goddess or a tired hot mess (both are valid!), this week brings some big changes for both you and baby.

Let’s break it down.

🤰 What’s Happening to Your Body at 23 Weeks?

At 23 weeks, your uterus is around the size of a soccer ball and sitting above your belly button. You might start feeling:

• More consistent baby movements (those fluttery kicks are now full-on jabs!)

• Round ligament pain

• Increased appetite

• Slight swelling in your feet or hands

• A stronger need for support garments or belly bands

💡 Doula Tip: A belly support band can make a huge difference in easing lower back and ligament pain. Trust me—you’ll thank yourself.

👶 Baby Development This Week

Your baby is about 11 inches long and just over a pound. Their lungs are developing rapidly (though not quite ready for the outside world just yet), and thei...

You’re officially 22 weeks pregnant, and trust me—you’re doing amazing. As a doula and lactation consultant, I’ve walked with so many mamas through this week, and I’m here to break it all down for you in a way that’s actually helpful (and not full of medical jargon that leaves you more confused than before).

So let’s get into it—here’s what’s going on with your baby, your body, and your brain at 22 weeks.

👶 Baby at 22 Weeks:

• Your baby is about the size of a papaya (around 11 inches long and just under a pound!)

• Those little eyelids and eyebrows? Fully formed now.

• Baby’s starting to develop a sense of touch, and they might even be grabbing onto the umbilical cord.

• Movements might feel more defined—think flips, stretches, and kicks!

🤰 Your Body at 22 Weeks:

• You might be noticing more backaches or round ligament pain—totally normal but super annoying.

• Stretch marks may start to pop up around your belly, boobs, or hips.

• You could be fee

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