24 Weeks Pregnant
Summary
Size
ear of corn
Length
30 cm
Weight
600 g
Until due date
16 weeks
24 / 40 week
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What's Happening With Your Baby
This is the week generally regarded as the threshold of viability; with intensive care, the chance of survival after a preterm birth rises markedly. The inner ear is fully developed — the baby can now sense balance and knows which way is up.
What's Changing For You
The glucose testing window opens. Stretch marks may appear on your belly. Back pain is becoming common.
To Do This Week
Have your oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) between this week and week 28.
Make stretch-mark cream a routine; it won't prevent them entirely but it soothes the skin.
Settle into sleeping on your left side — it's best for placental blood flow.
This Week's Checkup
The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is done between weeks 24 and 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many months is 24 weeks pregnant?
Week 24 of pregnancy falls in month 6 and in the second trimester. Pregnancy months don't run in neat four-week blocks, so the week-to-month conversion rarely lands on a whole number — which is why pregnancy is tracked in weeks.
How big is the baby at 24 weeks?
At 24 weeks your baby is roughly the size of a ear of corn: around 30 cm long and 600 grams. These are averages; clear variation between babies is normal, and what matters is the growth curve your doctor is tracking.
How long is left at 24 weeks pregnant?
Assuming a 40-week pregnancy, you have around 16 weeks left at week 24. Most births happen between weeks 37 and 42, so a due date is a range rather than a fixed day.
What should I watch out for at 24 weeks?
Have your oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) between this week and week 28. Make stretch-mark cream a routine; it won't prevent them entirely but it soothes the skin. Settle into sleeping on your left side — it's best for placental blood flow.
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When To Seek Care Immediately
Whatever week you are in, contact your doctor or the nearest health facility without waiting if you have: vaginal bleeding or fluid loss, severe persistent abdominal pain, a severe headache, blurred vision or flashing lights, sudden swelling of the hands or face, a fever above 38 °C, burning on urination with fever, persistent vomiting, fainting, or — after week 28 — a clear reduction in your baby's movements. In these situations reach real medical care rather than an app or a web search.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or midwife about your own or your baby's health.