Stages of Pregnancy Week by Week

Pregnancy Week 23

Your baby weighs just over a pound this week! Find out what's going on with her as well as how to tame junk food cravings, beat back pain, and more.

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Watch Your Baby's Growth

Developing Senses: Weeks 22 to 25 of Pregnancy
Developing Senses: Weeks 22 to 25 of Pregnancy

Your baby's ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel are developing stronger each day. Learn which of her senses are already working.

Your Changing Body

That baby of yours sure needs a lot of nutrients. As she uses more and more of the vitamins and minerals passing through your body, you might need an extra dose. That's why doctors sometimes prescribe iron supplements, in addition to your prenatal vitamin, during the second half of pregnancy.

Your Developing Baby

Billions of brain cells will develop in your baby's brain over the next couple of weeks. These will control all of your baby's movements and sensory, and basic life functions like breathing. Also around this time, some major changes are happening with your baby's lungs.

Tip of the Week

If upper back pain is your biggest complaint, you may be able to solve the problem with a new, more supportive bra. Some women have trouble adapting to the weight of growing breasts.

Pregnancy jeans

Your Week 23 To-Do List

1. Shop for more maternity clothes.

Week 23

An Inside Look

Take a unique look at Baby's development inside the womb this week.

Pregnant woman crossing off the days until the birth

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Organize your doctor's appointments, save your ultrasound photos, and more--all in one place!

Everything in Pregnancy Week 23

More About Your Pregnancy in Week 23

Your Baby

Your Body

  • Anemia and Fatigue

    Are you getting enough iron? Find out if an iron deficiency may be limiting your energy this week.

  • Lupus

    Find out what you need to know about pregnancy with lupus.

Your Self

  • Forgetfulness

    Combat forgetfulness with extra organization and paring down your to-do list.

  • Pampering Your Soul

    It's important to make time for yourself in your crazy schedule to just breathe, get a massage or listen to music.

Diet & Exercise

  • Vegetarian Diets

    If you're a vegetarian, it is more important than ever to ensure you're getting all the nutrients you need for you and baby.

Q & A