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week 23
23 weeks pregnant
Your little miracle's hearing continues to grow, and now it captures not only the rumbling of your intestines and the beating of your heart 💕 but also the sound of your voice and sounds from outside. 🔊
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sounds from outside and grasping
Does your dog occasionally for attention? If so, your baby is now hearing it. Don't worry, this is completely normal. In fact, it is an advantage that he can already hear, because this way he will be less startled by them after birth 😉
Your baby has been a petite sprout for the past few weeks, but now that is beginning to change. From this moment until the end of your pregnancy, your baby will gain a lot of weight. This layer of fat to keep it warm outside the womb. In addition your baby produces protein keratin, which thickens its skin.
Furthermore, your little ukje is practicing his breathing daily by letting amniotic fluid flow in and out of his lungs. Grasping is also getting better. For example, he regularly grabs his own foot, or even the umbilical cord. Don't worry, the umbilical cord is so strong that squeezing it is impossible. Moreover, your baby cannot get entangled in it.
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23 weeks pregnant
Your belly can no longer be hidden, and why should you either? Opt for comfort and support with maternity pants or go for an elegant maternity dress. Do what you feel most comfortable with.
Because of the extra pigment you produce during pregnancy produces, you may suffer from a pregnancy mask or melasma. Dark spots may appear around your nose, cheeks, eyes and forehead. Fortunately these often disappear several months after giving birth. Although you cannot prevent them completely, you can minimize them by properly protecting your skin. protection. So apply sunscreen with a high factor when going in the sun.
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