You at 23 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
Online childbirth classes and 25 moms share how having a baby changed their life.
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Let's talk: parenting JOY
At 23 weeks pregnant, you're approaching the end of the second trimester, which might have you thinking more about what's on the other side. You often hear about how parenthood requires major life adjustments—which is true, but we like to celebrate the joy, too. In this happy roundup, 25 moms share how their lives improved after having a baby, from finding patience to discovering a better body image. (Even comedian Ilana Glazer said her unexpected motherhood take is that being a mom is "fun and hot" 🔥)
Your top questions, answered
🕵️♀️ Vaginal Discharge: What’s normal and what’s not? Learn more→
🤰🏾 Body Talk: How do I relieve round ligament pain? Learn more→
💧 Hydrating: What are some healthy alternatives to water? Learn more→
🧘 Meditation: What’s a nice practice to reflect inward? Learn more→
In her words
“When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they’re pregnant.” — Mariska Hargitay
More to read at 23 weeks pregnant
💻 The Best Online Prenatal and Childbirth Classes
Prenatal classes, also called childbirth or labor preparation classes, are strongly recommended by ob-gyns, labor and delivery nurses, doulas and midwives for pregnant, first-time parents—but what if you want to take them from the comfort of your own home? You’re in luck, because we rounded up our favorite online options.
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