Trimester 2 \u00B7 28.9 cm \u00B7 501 g
Week 23 Pregnant
Your baby this week
Your baby is the size of a grapefruit
Your baby this week
- Lungs begin making surfactant
- Blood vessels in lungs develop
- Hearing is well established
How you might feel
Skin stretching
Oil nightly; trust your skin.
Swollen feet
Elevate, drink water.
Baby hiccups
Rhythmic tiny bumps — adorable and harmless.
What to do this week
- Pack a small hospital day bag
- Whooping cough vaccine offered around now
- Track kicks informally
Islamic guidance for week 23
A dua and a reflection
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ
Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkura ni‘mataka‑llati an‘amta ‘alayya.
“My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me.”
Qur’an 46:15
The baby hears your voice and learns your rhythm. Recite, even softly.
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