What happens in the 24th week of pregnancy? Your baby will now be around a foot long, and the size of an ear of corn. They weigh around 600g and will be gaining more every week. At 24 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby would be considered viable and with a chance of survival if they were born prematurely.
Your baby in the 24th week of pregnancy:
- During 24th week a lot of changes are noticeable both in the mother and the baby
- The baby undergoes rapid development and growth and hence all the nutrients are drawn from the mother
- Your baby's height is 11.81 inches and weighs 21 ounces
- At this week the baby's mass is mainly composed of fat deposits, bones, muscles and body organs
- The skin is still translucent and thin but is developing very fast
- There is hair on the head with both eye lashes and eye brows almost fully formed
- The hair however is white because there is no pigment yet
- Body organs like the lungs are still developing but this time, start producing body cells to create surfactant, a substance that is responsible for inflation of air sacs
- The brains cells have matured enough to develop conscious thought and memory
- Your baby has begun to develop white blood cells, these cells are responsible for fighting off disease and infection
- The inner ear is completely developed
- Your little one now has basic control over all of his or her senses: hearing, touch, taste, smell, and vision
Your body in the 24th week of pregnancy:
Your growing body at 24 weeks pregnant might have you feeling a little clumsy and awkward. Your center of gravity is shifting, which is making it more difficult to move around easily. Additionally, your posture might have changed. This is because the pregnancy hormones are causing your joints to soften, helping your body prepare for birth. If you're experiencing backaches, consider some light exercise and make sure that your posture is good, whether you're standing or sitting.
Many women experience a major unfortunate symptom when they're pregnant at 24 weeks -- hemorrhoids. If you're having problems with hemorrhoids, increase your water consumption and make sure that your diet includes plenty of foods rich in fiber. Over the counter medicine can also help, but before taking any OTC meds, talk to your healthcare provider.
If you are having itchy and/or dry skin, use a moisturizer or lotion. Your eyes may also feel more sensitive and dry during your pregnancy. You can alleviate some of this discomfort by using artificial tears to keep your eyes moist.
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