Your dream child at 23rd week
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If your partner lays his head on your abdomen, he may be aware of your baby’s heartbeat as well as felling some small ripples of movement. This will be a very special movement for him as it could be his first real opportunity to bond. Also, if the baby has older siblings, it is a good idea to let them enjoy this movement too, as it can help them feel that the new baby is already part of their family.

Development

  • She's forming little nipples (yeah, really!)
  • Her face is fully formed now she just needs a little extra fat to fill it out.
  • She's listening to your voice and your heartbeat and even to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.
  • Your baby’s bones, muscles and organs are steadily growing and her lungs continue to develop.
  • There is a lot of activity in her brain too.
  • Babies at this stage appear to prefer the taste of sweet to bitter!!

Appearance

Your baby is a little more than one pound as the 23rd week of pregnancy comes and goes, and has reached a length of about 11.4 inches. During an ultrasound you may think your little boy or girl resembles a small, red doll. If you look closely, the redness is actually transparent and is forming pigmentation at this stage. As the fat increases, the skin continues to remain loose, since skin is produced much quicker than fat. You may also feel kicks, hits and punches, as your baby moves frequently within the uterine walls. This can be a very exciting time.

Did you know?

Researchers in California have found that, the happier the mother during pregnancy, the healthier the baby will be when it is born. Apparently, the babies of women who have plenty of support from friends and family during their pregnancy grow better in the uterus. Acharya Sarangdhara has described, “ the child will have the kind of qualities that occupy the pregnant woman’s mind” When a pregnant woman desires a child who is courageous, clever, beautiful and healthy, she should listen to stories of people who possess such ideal qualities. She should read their biographies and perhaps, contemplate upon their lives.


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Acharya Charak says that a baby’s mind is not a blank slate, but neither a finished product. At the stage of embryo, the mind is deeply attached to its parents. It can listen, and is moulded by the types of stories and music the mother listens to when she is pregnant, and forms itself accordingly. Whatever mother listens to with attention contributes to culturing the mind of the child.

During your pregnancy your hormones will change and you may experience a lot of different feelings and emotions. Pregnancy will certainly be an interesting 9 months of your life - you may have many reasons for happiness, and usually some extra things to worry about too. There will be times like feeling your baby move for the first time - an amazing and emotional experience. Babies are born every day but this one is yours!

When a woman is pregnant, her baby is exposed to everything she experiences – the sounds in the environment, the air she breathes, the food she eats, and the emotions she feels. When a pregnant woman feels happy and calm, it allows her baby to develop in a happy, calm environment. However, emotions like stress and anxiety can increase the amount of particular hormones in the mother’s body which can affect the baby’s developing body and brain.


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