Second Trimester
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Week 23: Hearing Music
Your baby can hear music and may respond to it! Studies show babies can remember music they heard in the womb. This is a great time to create a lullaby playlist.
Your baby is the size of a...
🍊 Grapefruit!
Length28.9 cm
Weight501 g
Week23 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Baby responds to music and familiar voices
- ✓Skin is wrinkled and translucent (will fill out with fat)
- ✓Rapid eye movements (REM) begin — baby might be dreaming!
- ✓Lungs continue developing alveoli
- ✓Blood vessels in lungs are developing
- ✓Pancreas is developing to produce insulin
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Swollen ankles and feet (edema)
- •Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms possible
- •Bleeding gums when brushing
- •Increased snoring at night
- •Feeling clumsy or off-balance
- •Strong baby movements — visible through skin
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Create a playlist for your baby — they can hear it!
- Start reading books out loud to baby
- Research breastfeeding vs. formula options
- Begin packing a hospital bag list
- Consider taking a breastfeeding class
- Set up baby's sleeping area (bassinet, crib)
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is the baby's hearing developing normally?
- ?Should I worry about carpal tunnel symptoms?
- ?Is the baby at a healthy weight for this stage?
- ?What are the signs of preterm labor I should watch for?
- ?Is snoring during pregnancy concerning?
- ?How is my amniotic fluid level?
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