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Pregnancy Week 23 Second Trimester | Pregnancy Week 22 | Pregnancy Week 24 The Mom: If you are experienced edema, swelling, which usually occurs in your feet and ankles, try and sit with your feet elevated when you can. Edema is usually worse at the end of the day, especially if you have been standing. If your have a job that requires you to stand for long periods of time, you may find that support hose would be a benefit for you. Be sure to let your doctor know of any swelling you experience. It can also be a sign of preeclampsia. Heartburn can be more of a problem at this stage in your pregnancy. Try to avoid eating spicy or fatty foods, eat several small meals during the day. A glass of milk before bed may also help ease discomfort during the night. By this point in your pregnancy, your uterus is about 1 - 1 1/2 inches above your navel. You may be able to see ripples in your abdomen with your baby moves. SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola Frequent Urination Constipation Indigestion or heartburn Occasional headaches Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these) Itching Round ligament pains Hemorrhoids The Baby: Boy or girl? Do you know which you are having? Did you know that if it's a girl, her ovaries already contain several millions eggs? In boys, the scrotum is well developed. Have you started reading up on circumcision so you can make your choice regarding it? Now is a good time to start researching your decision, if you haven't already. Baby now weighs about 15 ounces and is about 12.5 inches long. Ultrasounds and Pictures: Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures Second Trimester Belly Pictures For More Information: Second Trimester Edema Heartburn Circumcision Recommended Reading: 125 Things You Must Know About Being Pregnant The Birth Book : Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth Pregnancy Week by Week: Pregnancy Weeks 1 to 4 Pregnancy Week 5 Pregnancy Week 6 Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8 Pregnancy Week 9 Pregnancy Week 10 Pregnancy Week 11 Pregnancy Week 12 Pregnancy Week 13 Pregnancy Week 14 Pregnancy Week 15 Pregnancy Week 16 Pregnancy Week 17 Pregnancy Week 18 Pregnancy Week 19 Pregnancy Week 20 Pregnancy Week 21 Pregnancy Week 22 Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnancy Week 24 Pregnancy Week 25 Pregnancy Week 26 Pregnancy Week 27 Pregnancy Week 28 Pregnancy Week 29 Pregnancy Week 30 Pregnancy Week 31 Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33 Pregnancy Week 34 Pregnancy Week 35 Pregnancy Week 36 Pregnancy Week 37 Pregnancy Week 38 Pregnancy Week 39 Pregnancy Week 40 Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. CONTENT AREAS Pregnancy Main Page Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Week by Week Labor and Birth Questions and Answers Forum Cord Blood Pregnancy & Childbirth TOOLS Ovulation Calendar Due Date Calculator Due Date Club "What Week Am I In?" Pregnancy Calendar Birth Plans Gender Predictor PICTURES Ultrasound 3d Ultrasound Pregnant Belly Labor and Delivery HEALTH ISSUES Fertility Nutrition Pregnancy & Childbirth Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health Colic and Your Baby BABY SHOWERS Baby Shower Planning Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Ideas Baby Shower Food Baby Shower Gifts