Semaine 23 de grossesse

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Votre bébé cette semaine

Your baby is about the size of a large mango, measuring around 11.4 inches and weighing just over 1 pound. The lungs are developing rapidly and producing surfactant, a crucial substance that will help the air sacs inflate properly after birth. Baby can hear loud noises from outside the womb and may startle at sudden sounds like a door slamming or a dog barking. The skin is still thin and translucent, with blood vessels visible underneath, giving baby a reddish appearance. Rapid eye movements are beginning, a sign that the baby may already be dreaming during sleep cycles.

Ce que vous pouvez ressentir

Swollen feet and ankles (edema) are increasingly common, especially by the end of the day or after prolonged standing. Your uterus is now about the size of a soccer ball and sits well above your belly button. You may notice dark patches on your face called melasma or the "mask of pregnancy," caused by increased melanin production from hormonal changes. Leg cramps, particularly at night, can be disruptive to sleep — these are often related to the extra weight you're carrying and changes in circulation. Some women also experience tingling or numbness in their hands due to carpal tunnel syndrome caused by fluid retention pressing on nerves.

Symptômes courants

• Your linea nigra (dark line down your belly) may be clearly visible now.
• Tingling or numbness in your hands (carpal tunnel) from fluid retention.
• Increased appetite — your baby is gaining weight rapidly from now on.

Conseils de la semaine

Elevate your feet whenever you sit down and avoid crossing your legs to improve blood circulation and reduce swelling. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes — this is not the time for high heels, and you may need to go up half a size due to swelling. Eat potassium-rich foods like bananas, sweet potatoes, and avocados to help combat leg cramps, and stretch your calves before bed. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily (SPF 30+) to help prevent or minimize melasma patches. If you're experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms, try wearing wrist splints at night and taking breaks from repetitive hand motions.

Bien manger

• Eat iron- and protein-rich combos — beef stir-fry with broccoli, lentil soup with lemon.
• Include walnuts, salmon, and eggs for brain-boosting DHA and choline.
• Limit sodium to reduce fluid retention — season with herbs and spices instead of salt.

Point nutrition

• Choline (450 mg/day) supports baby's brain — eggs are the single best dietary source.
• Ensure 600 IU vitamin D daily for calcium absorption and bone health.

Bien-être au quotidien

• Wear a wrist splint at night if carpal tunnel symptoms disrupt your sleep.
• Continue 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week — adjust intensity as needed.
• Start stockpiling freezer meals for the postpartum period.

Pour votre partenaire

Give her a foot and leg massage after a long day — use gentle upward strokes from ankles toward knees to help reduce swelling and improve circulation. Help with tasks that require standing for long periods, like cooking or grocery shopping. Start researching pediatricians together — it's good to have one chosen before the baby arrives. Surprise her with a comfortable pair of supportive shoes or slippers if her current ones are getting tight.

Signes à signaler à votre professionnel de santé

• Severe hand swelling with numbness may need medical evaluation beyond carpal tunnel.
• Visual disturbances like blurry vision or seeing spots are preeclampsia warning signs.
• Rhythmic uterine tightening more than 4 times per hour before 37 weeks — call your doctor.

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