Pregnant women in week 23 gain about 5 - 7 kg, back pain also appears along with increased vaginal discharge, light yellow and mild odor. If the discharge changes abnormally, women should go to the hospital to check for signs of infection in week 23 of pregnancy.

Women who are pregnant or have just given birth may develop some strange skin changes on their faces. This condition is called melasma and it affects about 50 to 75 percent of all mothers. Sometimes melasma can be permanent but it usually fades after delivery. However, women who have melasma should avoid sun exposure as much as possible.