23 weeks pregnant
Trimester 2
Your baby is about the size of a large grapefruit.
- Length
- 28.9 cm (about 11 in)
- Weight
- 501 g (about 1.1 lb)
What is happening at 23 weeks
Your baby's hearing is sharpening and they may respond to loud sounds. The lungs are busy preparing to breathe.
Not sure exactly how far along you are? Find your estimated due date and follow your pregnancy week by week.
Sizes and weights are typical averages and vary from baby to baby. This is general information, not medical advice. Your provider is the best guide to how your own pregnancy is progressing.
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