During this period could begin on the Braxton Hicks contractions. They appear as a sudden sensation of pain and spasm of the lungs in the womb and are part of its preparations for future generations. As the pregnancy progresses, these contractions are gradually increasing, but in no case should not be confused with these birth pangs. In the early stages, you may feel this lightweight bout, putting a hand on your stomach.

When a gynecologist feels your abdomen - this is done to determine the position: one of the characteristics that determine the location of the fetus in your abdomen.

The bottom of the uterus - is the highest part (arch). Measurement of this indicator to judge the growth of the fetus. Centimeter tape doctor will measure the height of the uterus that can be said about the approximate size of your child. The uterus has risen to 3.75 cm above the navel, its height above the pubic syphilis 23 cm And while you stomach grows a little, but your figure is considerably widened. Increase in weight from 5 to 6.7 kg. Some pregnant women will be excited, but not too big or too small to stomach (and child). But do not worry! Dimensions of the 23 weeks pregnant belly
are very individual and can vary very, very different from pregnant women.

You notice that you have frequent fluctuations in mood. You can easily deduce from yourself, you are crying without any reason, you find it hard to pull myself together. Do not be scared and do not worry. Such an emotional state is characteristic of this period of pregnancy. It is caused by hormonal changes the body. Then you cannot do anything. If your household suffer from imbalance, explain to them what had happened, and ask a little patience. This period will pass soon and you will be the same as before. The main thing - does not worry and do not reproach yourself. Everything that happens to you, it is quite natural and understandable.

23 weeks mark the beginning of a significant weight gain. Began rapid eye movement, as happens with us during sleep, it can be seen on ultrasound. Rapid eye movement sleep stimulates brain development, and hence it is an important stage of the child's stay in the womb.

Your baby is developing pancreas; an important body produces hormones, including insulin. Insulin is the body responsible for the processing of sugar.

When the fetus has a high blood sugar, called hyperglycemia, the pancreas responds to increased plasma insulin levels. Insulin can be found in the body of the fetus at the 9 th week of pregnancy, and insulin plasma - the 12 th week.

The mother had diabetes; the child is born with high insulin levels in the blood. That is why you need to explore, whether you have diabetes.

The average 23-week baby has a growth of 20 cm and weight 545 grams.