Pregnancy Week By Week: 24 Weeks Pregnant

Welcome to your 24th week of pregnancy! It’s been a long journey, but you’ve crossed the middle line and are so much closer to finally meeting your baby. There are weekly changes happening in your baby’s growth, development, your body, hormones, and the things you should be doing to ensure a stable and healthy pregnancy. Here’s everything you need to know about your 24 weeks pregnancy:

24 weeks pregnant symptoms:

Pregnancy symptoms can heavily vary from one person to another. However, most people report feeling some or all of the following 24 weeks of pregnancy symptoms.

• Sleeping problems
• Dark patches of skin
• Stretch marks
• Irritated and itchy skin
• Pelvic pain
• Dizziness
• Leg Cramps
• Weight gain
• Thick and shiny hair
• Headaches
• Nosebleeds
• Swollen limbs
• Indigestion
• Fatigue

24 weeks pregnant belly:

Via: Flo Health – Pregnancy week by week

During your 24 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is around 30 cm long and weighs almost 600g! That’s the size of an eggplant. At 24 weeks, your baby’s body parts have all developed, including the face, but the skin will appear reddish and wrinkled as they do not have underlying connective tissue yet.

By 24 weeks, most people have gained between 10-15 pounds, which is around 4.5- 7kg. If you’re gaining more or less, it is best to check with your doctor to ensure your baby’s growth is healthy. Also, as your belly is growing, you should start considering wearing a maternity belt to help support your abdomen, especially when you’re exercising.

24 weeks pregnancy checklist:

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It’s important to stay healthy during your pregnancy to prevent rapid weight gain and ensure your baby’s health. Here are a few things to add to your 24 weeks pregnancy checklist:

• Use stretch mark creams
• Wear a maternity belt during exercise
• Exercise regularly
• Follow a healthy diet
• Consider baby names
• Start preparing your baby’s room
• Think of labor options
• Check for gestational diabetes
• Drink more liquids

Further reading:

• Psoriatic Arthritis During Pregnancy
• Baby Names that Start With the Letter “R”
• Pregnancy Constipation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Sources used in this article:

• 24 weeks pregnant – Pampers
• A week-by-week pregnancy guide – NHS
• 24 weeks pregnant – Flo Health