Second Trimester
23 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Eggplant 🍆
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Eggplant
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Length
28.9 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Second
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Week
23 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 23
Baby's lungs are developing rapidly — developing air sacs (alveoli). Fingerprints and footprints are fully formed and unique. Baby is gaining fat rapidly. Hearing is now well-developed — reacting to music and voices.
Fingerprints and footprints uniqueLungs developing alveoliReacting to music and voices
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Braxton Hicks contractions
●Back pain
●Swelling
●Trouble sleeping due to belly
●Skin itching from stretching
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Omega-3 DHA for lung surfactant production
- Vitamin A for lung development
- Stay well-hydrated
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Prenatal pillow for sleeping support
- Walking keeps circulation active
- Avoid hot and humid environments
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Routine prenatal visitViability milestone approaching at week 24
🔬 Hormone Changes
Cortisol increases to aid lung surfactant production. Aldosterone manages water retention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team