~ Pregnancy Week 23 ~ It is now 22 weeks from your last menstrual period. Your baby is now at 20 weeks gestation and is almost 7 1/2 inches long from crown to rump (10 1/2 inches from head to toe) and weighs about one pound! Your baby is starting to develop 'brown fat' -- this specialized fatty tissue keeps your baby warm. About now, your baby is developing a strong grasp reflex. Advice for Mom To avoid hemorrhoids and constipation, increase your fiber intake and drink lots of water. When women become mothers, it affects the whole family in many ways. Be proud of your transition! As the baby grows bigger and stronger, you may be able to see his or her vigorous kicks as well as feel them! Itchy belly? Join the club! Pregnant bellies are itchy bellies and they can become increasingly itchier as the skin is stretched across the abdomen. Lotions or "butters" may bring relief. If you are itchy all over, check with your doctor. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 Week 30 Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34 Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Week 40 Calendar Index Due Date Calculator ~~~~~ Medela Maternity Support Belly Butter Prenatal Cradle Support