Second Trimester
24 Weeks Pregnant
24 weeks pregnant is a major milestone - your baby has reached viability! Learn about development, glucose testing, and preparing for the third trimester.
👶 Your Baby This Week
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Size of a ear of corn
8.3" (21 cm) • 21 oz
Development Highlights
- ✓Viability milestone reached
- ✓Lungs developing surfactant
- ✓Fingerprints formed
- ✓Face fully formed
- ✓Can hear your voice clearly
🤰 Common Symptoms This Week
- •Stretch marks may appear
- •Swollen feet and ankles
- •Backache
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Glucose screening due
💡 Tips for Week 24
- 1Take your glucose screening test
- 2Start counting kicks
- 3Consider childbirth classes
- 4Research pediatricians
🔍 Ultrasound at Week 24
✓Ultrasound recommended this week3D
What can be seen:
- 👁Detailed facial features
- 👁Baby responding to sounds
- 👁Clear 3D face images possible
- 👁Growth measurements