During the pregnancy week 22, the infant continues to grow each and every day. Its organs are getting developed and matured this week of pregnancy. Internal organs with its internal systems such as digestive and reproductive system are at its peak of growth. At this juncture, the infant's eyelids are now built and eyebrows are already been developed. The infant must have fingernails at this juncture of time. By the time the infant is born, the mother might find that her baby is already ready for the first nail trimming!

During the period of pregnancy week 22, the infant's organs are getting specialized in their functions and by now, the infant is beginning to signal some unique features. If the mother were to peep inside the uterus she may notice her infant’s first sign of teeth and full lips. On outer side, the uterus might now be about 2 cm or almost 3/4th of an inch above the umbilicus during pregnancy week 22. The abdomen still is not big enough to remain an obstruction at 22nd week of pregnancy; however the mother may notice that her center of gravity has shifted a bit.

As mother’s abdomen keep growing up at 22nd week of pregnancy, she might begin developing stretch marks. Some of the expecting mothers start developing stretch marks early in the pregnancy; however, other develops them only after the 3rd trimester. Surprisingly, some number of pregnant women never gets them! Typically more than 50 percent of all women will have stretch marks during the gestational period anytime during pregnancy at 22nd, before or after.

Such pregnancy marks may get formed on the breasts, inner thigh, waistline and abdomen as mother’s body expands to accommodate the growing infant. Typically stretch marks differ in color and may range from whitish to pinkish or purple and even dark brown based upon mother’s original skin color. Many expecting mothers believe that some natural application of lotion may help preventing stretch marks from getting developed, but even the most authentic moisturizer might find them laden having these marks.

Whether or not expecting mother develops stretch marks is for the most part genetically determined. Therefore, one should check it out with mother's abdomen as if she has a lot of stretch marks; chances are there to pass on to her daughter! The good news is most of such marks get fade in the months after delivering the baby. Even the most intense stretch marks turn lighter after few months of baby’s birth. Many women accept their stretch marks with pride, as signs of the amazing efforts the accomplishment of creating and carrying life for the entire gestational period of 36-40 weeks!

While pregnancy week 22 often comes with many unwanted effects, it oftentimes has many positive points on pregnant women's appearance. Many expecting mothers are complimented as to have a 'glowing' complexion during this period of pregnancy. This could be due to an increased amount of blood circulating all across her body. This results in a fuller face having flushed cheeks with fair complexion. Alas, pregnancy week 22 can also sometime result in a problem that may remind mother of her teenage years… pimples. While some expecting mothers will enjoy this glowing look and feel happy during her amazing period, others are blighted with breakouts on the arm, back and face. This is mainly because of increased levels of hormones circulating in her body.