23 Weeks Pregnant
At 23 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a mango.
- Length
- 29 cm (11.4 in)
- Weight
- 500 g (18 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 6
- Weeks to go
- 17
Size of a mango
Your baby at 23 weeks
About the weight of a large mango, your baby's lungs are developing the branches and the surfactant they will need to breathe after birth. Their skin is still thin and slightly see-through.
Your body at 23 weeks
Swelling in your feet and ankles is common, especially late in the day. Some people have trouble sleeping as their bump grows.
Common symptoms at 23 weeks pregnant
- Swollen ankles
- Trouble sleeping
- Leg cramps
- Snoring
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 23
- Call your provider right away if swelling in your face or hands comes on suddenly, especially with a headache or vision changes; these can be signs of preeclampsia.
- Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.
- Plan your glucose screening test for 24 to 28 weeks.
Your week 23 checklist
- Learn the warning signs of preeclampsia
- Plan your glucose test
- Sleep on your side
Helpful at 23 weeks
23 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 23 weeks pregnant?
At 23 weeks your baby is about the size of a mango: around 29 cm (11.4 in) long and weighing about 500 g (18 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 23 weeks pregnant?
23 weeks pregnant is month 6 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 17 weeks away.
Is swelling normal at 23 weeks?
Mild swelling in the feet and ankles, especially late in the day, is common. Sudden swelling of the face or hands, especially with a headache or vision changes, needs a call to your provider straight away.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.