24 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Weight, Symptoms, Baby Size, Movement, What to Expect

24 Weeks pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms, What to Eat, Pregnancy Tips

Second Trimester

Your baby is now the size of a corn.

Baby Grows

Main Topics

Highlights

Raising The Eyebrows!

No, we aren’t talking about anything drastic. Your little pea-pod now has hair on the eyebrows and will start practicing raising them.

Diabetic? Or Not?

You’ll probably be tested for diabetes at this stage. If positive, you’ll undergo a longer glucose tolerance test to confirm gestational diabetes.

Pregnancy Milestone

At week 24, you’re in the sixth month!

Your Baby’s Development

Week 24
Baby’s Growth

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How Big is Your Baby?

This week, your baby’s WBCs develop to fight off the infections after childbirth. The baby also shows good brain activities such as thought, consciousness, and memory equal to that of a newborn.

The baby’s size increases, contributing to the development of growing organs, muscles, bones, and body fat.

Your little pea’s translucent skin is becoming more opaque and gets a pink glow due to the small capillaries that were formed this week.

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Weight

600 g

Length

30 cm

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size of corn

Mother’s Changing Body

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What to Expect?

If your belly button is still inside, this week you may expect it to protrude out which is normal in pregnant women.

Your spouse can hear the baby’s heartbeat by placing his ears on your abdomen.

As the belly becomes heavier, it is important to take care while you get up from the bed and walk. Avoid sudden movements; instead slowly get up and stand.

Good to know!

Pregnancy Symptoms

This week, you may experience symptoms such as-

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Weight Gain

You’ll continue to gain more weight as part of pregnancy progression.

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Gestational Diabetes

Some expectant women experience gestational diabetes, once confirmed by a glucose tolerance test.

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Expanding Uterus

Your uterus will rise above your belly button and will now be the size of a football.

Your baby form

Pregnancy Tips

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  • If you feel your eyes dry, do not wear contact lenses as it will irritate your eyes. You can opt for glasses instead.
  • If your ankle is swelling and you can’t wear your favourite shoes to work, try keeping a foot rest under the desk to elevate your legs. Do not stand for long hours; take short intervals to sit and relax your legs.
  • If your headache becomes severe and persists for more than 3 days with nausea or difficulties in vision, it could be migraine. Consult your physician and get the right treatment
  • Discuss signs of preterm labor with your doctor or midwife. Call any one of them if you notice any of the signs.
  • Have two prunes or any fiber-rich fruits like oranges or pears everyday to avoid constipation.

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