Here's your week 23 pregnancy update from the SMA® Baby Club: a reminder to not try to do it all by yourself.
You and your baby
Your baby at 23 weeks
If you could peep inside now, there would no longer be any mistaking that your baby is a boy or a girl! A girl has had a full set of ovaries for a while, and a boy has a penis and testicles. Cutely, he or she has also now started sucking their thumb!
You at 23 weeks
High blood pressure is very common for pregnant mums, so do keep an eye on it. That means staying active, giving up drinking and smoking, and watching your weight gain. A long hot bath can be relaxing but can trigger contractions and can overheat the baby too, so it's best not to overdo it!
It's a good idea to keep your partner involved. Not just for the emotional and physical support, but for the sheer fun of it too. Go to ante-natal appointments together. Plan the baby's room together. And go out for quality time as a couple as much as possible. It will be much less easy soon!
...to someone else! Be careful to use salt in moderation only, since too much can cause problems like hypertension. A little salt is necessary to keep your fluid levels balanced, but not every meal or even every day.
Get some expert help
Remember our Careline team is always on hand to help. You can talk to our expert mums about your blood pressure or anything else that's on your mind. Get in touch 24/7 using our live chat, by phone or by email.
