What is the heaviest amount you can safely pick up at this point in your pregnancy? What is the safest way to lift an object? You could hire a professional photographer, or ask a friend who you know takes lovely pictures. You could create a love-heart shape with your hands and place them over your bump, or place mini mittens over your belly.
Plus, you could have some individual shots, and then have some shots with your partner or loved ones. For some extra inspiration, take our quiz to discover your maternity photoshoot style.
If you have time this week, read this article on pregnancy warning signs you should not ignore. It's always wise to prepared and to know what to look out for. Take this baby arrival quiz to find out! Have a little extra energy and feel like doing something creative? Why not download these pregnancy milestone cards, and get creative with documenting each month of pregnancy. This is a lovely memento that you can then share with your baby in the years to come.
You can also print these cards and use them to share your pregnancy journey with your loved ones on social media. Week 22 Week 23 Week Call your doctor if you get extreme or sudden swelling, which can be a sign of a dangerous pregnancy complication called preeclampsia.
Braxton Hicks contractions. Drink plenty of water and change positions frequently to stay comfortable. Sorry, but lingering backaches are to be expected, as your growing baby starts to bend your spine and stress your back muscles. Backaches are especially common for women who are 23 weeks pregnant with twins. Pain, on the other hand, could be cause for concern, so tell your OB if it really hurts.
Pregnancy hormones increase your blood flow, making your gums more likely to swell and bleed. If your mouth is feeling more sensitive than usual, switch to a soft bristle toothbrush and continue flossing with TLC. And stick with your normal dental exam routine, seeing the dentist at least every six months. Is your life insurance in order? Start picking out baby's nursery decor Write or update your will. Watch These Videos Next:. Find out more about breastfeeding.
It might help to involve your partner too. This week, you may start to get rib pain as your rib cage expands to accommodate your bump.
You could be feeling a bit more breathless than usual as the growing baby puts pressure on your lungs. The best remedy is to put your feet up and relax. If you're worried about any symptoms of pregnancy, talk to your midwife or doctor. They will want to help you have a healthy and happy pregnancy! Did you know that even on a cloudy day, your skin could burn? Unfortunately, this is more likely to happen when you're pregnant, as your skin is more sensitive. Cover up and head for the shade if you're going outdoors when the sun is at its strongest.
That's between 11am and 3pm, from March to October. Even if you're just popping to the shops…. Find out more about sun safety. No matter how excited you are about having a baby, anxiety might be creeping in as your bump gets bigger.
Try taking the NHS mood self assessment quiz , which helps you work out how you're feeling. If you're getting mood swings or feeling stressed, talk to your midwife or doctor. Take along a printout of your mood quiz results.
Tommy's, the baby charity, has produced a pregnancy guide with a further list of symptoms. Get more tips and advice on your pregnancy, baby and parenting sent to your inbox. Subscribe to Start4Life pregnancy, baby and toddler emails What does my baby look like? Your baby, or foetus, is around That's approximately the size of a squash and the weight of a packet of wholewheat dried pasta. Your baby's limbs are now in proportion.
Over the next few weeks, you're going to be kicked around by your baby and will start to see your tummy move too, which looks very strange. Get to know your baby's rhythms and talk to your midwife if the kicking slows down. Have a look at Tommy's guide to baby movements in pregnancy.
Are you drinking lots of tea and coffee? Nasal strips may also help. Water is best, but fruit or vegetable juices are fine, as well as milk. Drinking dairy or soy milk will also help you meet your daily calcium intake requirement.
Some research also suggests it may have adverse effects. Staying hydrated will help you avoid headaches, uterine cramping, and urinary tract infections. This can occur when the membrane of the amniotic sac surrounding the baby ruptures. In labor, you want that amniotic sac to rupture to help move the birth along. This early in pregnancy, though, is much too early. At this point in pregnancy, if you ever feel a gush of fluid, call your doctor, midwife, or immediately.
Among other things, your doctor will check your blood pressure at every visit. A sharp jump in blood pressure could be a sign of preeclampsia , a very serious pregnancy complication. Talk with your doctor or midwife about preeclampsia and what symptoms should prompt a call to If you have a higher risk of preeclampsia, your doc may recommend getting a home blood pressure monitor and learning how to use it.
At 24 weeks pregnant, you only have four more months to go.
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