23 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 23? Other women have asked this…

Q: I'm pregnant and experiencing some vaginal discharge. Could I have an infection or is this normal?

"Pregnancy can induce several different types of vaginal discharge, and most of the time, these discharges are normal. Increased blood flow to your vagina coupled with increased estrogen can cause you to experience a whitish, mucousy discharge known as leukorrhea..." Read More

Q: I'm afraid of getting stretch marks. What can I do to avoid them or help them go away?

"Stretch marks (or striae) are an unpleasant by product of pregnancy for many women. Rapid stretching of the skin causes these initially red or purple marks. In time your stretch marks will diminish and become silvery or white in appearance. They should also become smaller or less pronounced, but won't ever completely go away..." Read More

Q: What does the uterus feel like when it's stretching?

"In early pregnancy, the growing baby will expand the uterus, and the result will be contractions against it. Luckily, these contractions are not enough to cause any problems. You may also experience cramping that your health care provider will most likely tell you are 'growing pains'..." Read More

Q: Is it safe to use an electric blanket during pregnancy?

"I would advise that you stop using the electric blanket for the rest of your pregnancy just to be on the safe side. There hasn't been a consensus among medical professionals about whether electric blankets pose risks to unborn babies, but at least one study points to potential problems..." Read More