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Week 23
‘Small Papaya’ Sized baby
Hey mom, I'm as big as a small papaya. My brain and hearing are more developed this week.
Ideal Weight480 - 520 g 
Ideal Height28 - 30 cm Your Baby
Week 23 development milestones
About the size of a small papaya. Your baby's brain and hearing are developing fast: they may start picking up familiar voices.
What's Happening This Week
- Fingerprints set Fingerprints are now fully formed on fingers and toes.
- Hair pigment The hair on baby's head is starting to show color.
- Lungs early stage Surfactant production is just starting: lungs are not mature yet.
- Rhythmic movement Baby's movements are becoming more rhythmic.
Tip Of The Week
- Baby is approaching viability: every week from now matters a lot.
Somewhere inside, your baby may already be turning toward the sound of you. Keep talking through your day; your voice is becoming their first and favourite lullaby.
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Hair growth is fast now thanks to estrogen (some moms notice it on the belly too). Onion hair oil nourishes scalp and strengthens hair roots without harsh chemicals. Try Mylo Onion Hair Oil that:
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As you oil your hair, you are continuing a ritual mothers and daughters have shared across generations. Let that champi moment be your pause, your calm, your little celebration of you.
Your stretch marks may be spreading across belly, hips, and breasts. The dual-action kit (oil deep-penetrates, cream locks moisture) is the most effective late-T2 combo. Try Mylo Stretch Marks Kit that:
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- Prevents & Fades Marks.
- Safe Across Belly, Hips & Breasts.
Whatever marks this journey leaves, they will always be signs of the home you gave your baby first. Care for your skin with pride, not worry; you are doing something wonderful.
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Symptoms you might feel
Leg cramps (calf area)
Flex your foot upward and massage your calf. Coconut water helps replace electrolytes. Cramps can catch you off guard, but they pass, and so will this tiring stretch. Be patient with your body; it is doing remarkable things behind the scenes.
Swollen feet & ankles
Put your feet up whenever you can. Compression stockings reduce swelling fast. Putting your feet up while someone else makes the chai; you have truly earned that. Accept the small comforts that come your way; this is your season to receive care too.
Lower abdominal pain (ligament stretching)
Your ligaments are stretching. Warm compress and gentle movement help. These stretching feelings are your body making room for love, quite literally. Move softly, breathe deeply, and trust that you are doing this just right.
What's Happening in Your Body
Stretch marks spreading
Skin is stretching rapidly over bump and breasts. Your skin is stretching because your love is growing; both need room. Treat yourself softly through these changes; they are signs of something extraordinary.
Belly button popping
Your navel may now be pushed outward. Even your belly button is joining the celebration of this journey. Smile at these little changes; each one is a chapter in the story you will tell your child someday.
Feet may grow
Shoe size may increase slightly and sometimes stays that way. If your chappals feel a little snug these days, let it make you smile. Your body is writing its own memories of this time, in ways both big and small.
Skin itchier
Dry, stretching skin is common in T2. Dry, stretching skin is asking for a little extra tenderness, and so are you. Slow evenings and soft care are not indulgences right now; they are essentials.
- Apply fragrance-free moisturizer twice a day to ease stretching skin. Turn those two minutes of moisturising into a quiet hello to your baby. Hands on your belly, a deep breath, and a moment that belongs to just the two of you.
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FAQs Related to Week 23 of Pregnancy
At 23 weeks pregnant, your skin is stretching quickly over your bump and breasts, your navel may start pushing outward, and even your shoe size can increase slightly. These little changes are all signs of healthy growth, so treat yourself softly and enjoy each small milestone.
Week 23 falls in month 6 of pregnancy, which is part of your second trimester. You are now past the halfway mark, and your bump is becoming a lovely, visible part of your story.
Dry, stretching skin, an outward-pushing belly button, slightly swollen feet, and occasional leg cramps are all normal at 23 weeks pregnant. A fragrance-free moisturizer twice a day, gentle calf massage, and coconut water for electrolytes can ease these. If anything feels unusual, a quick word with your doctor will reassure you.
At 23 weeks, your baby is about the size of a large mango and weighs roughly half a kilogram. Your little one is growing steadily, which is exactly why your skin and belly are stretching so much right now.
By 23 weeks, most mothers already feel regular kicks, flutters, and rolls, especially when resting quietly or after meals. The movements feel stronger and more defined than early flutters now. Noticing your baby's daily pattern of activity is a lovely, reassuring habit to begin.
