Pregnancy week 23
8 Jan. 2026
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Pregnant in week 23? In this article, you can read about how your baby is developing during this exciting stage, the physical changes you may experience, and tips to make your daily life easier.
The foetus continues to develop its brain, mind and body and often has developed its own circadian rhythm by this time, It probably doesn’t align with your own circadian rhythm and probably won’t after childbirth either. At 3-4 months of age, newborns usually start to adjust to the hours of the day.
It is probably easier to notice foetal movements when you are sitting relaxed on the sofa than when you are, for example, at work and focusing on something completely different. However, the baby will most likely move when you take it easy and sleep soundly when you rock him to sleep by moving. This will accompany you into the baby years, when many babies are soothed by being rocked in the first year.
Although the eyelids covering the baby’s eyes are closed, the foetus can see both light and dark: It is never as bright in the womb as outside, but your baby still experiences a difference between light and dark. Your baby can also perceive sounds and whether the pregnant woman is still or moving.
After you have eaten and sat down for a while, maybe you notice that the baby wakes up and moves more? This is because energy-rich food passes the placenta, which the baby senses. Sweeter food or drink provides a faster sugar hit for the baby in the stomach just as it does for you, your baby often reacts to it through clear movements or alertness.
It’s good not to compare yourself to others or think negative thoughts about your own pregnancy. All women have different starting points and factors that affect mood – you do what YOU can handle and endure depending on your mood!
Now the pregnancy hormones have hopefully stabilised as your body has gotten used to being pregnant. Many therefore experience this time in pregnancy as the best, both physically and mentally. We know it’s not for everyone, but try to enjoy yourself if you’re feeling good. You will experience many symptoms during pregnancy and after delivery, but hopefully you will not be as nauseous and tired as you may have been in the past.
If you can manage, it can do you good to be physically active in a way that you enjoy. With us you will find a variety of exercise sessions adapted to the different stages of pregnancy! If you have less energy but still want to move, it is a good idea to find a couple of simple exercises that you can do without any tools, for example while you cook, do laundry or do other everyday chores.
If you felt anxious in the early stages of pregnancy, it may be a period of less anxiety now. The more you feel and see for yourself that the pregnancy is growing, the easier it can be to dare to trust that it is as it should be – and that everything will go well! Remind yourself of the safe resources and thoughts that you have within you and let that safe feeling continue to take place. Calm thoughts are contagious!
Maybe the pregnant woman has more energy to invent things? Take advantage of that energy when it’s available and appealing. Do nice fun things together, ideally physical activities if possible, because it’s great for pregnancy and has a tendency to boost the mood of the pregnant woman. It does not matter if the activity is physically active or a less strenuous physical activity.
The balance between well-being; physical and mental activity can sometimes be difficult to find. Remember that no matter what you do, exercise and fresh air are great for your pregnancy. Maybe suggest taking a long walk in the forest, a swim at the pool or go to a nice yoga session together?
As time goes on, you will probably find that what you can handle one week is tricky and not the next, or vice versa. So it’s good for both of you to adapt to the situation.
