Second Trimester
Week 24 of Pregnancy
Week 24 is the point of viability - a major medical milestone. Every day from now counts!
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Size of a
Ear of Corn
30cm
Length
30cm
Weight
600g
Highlight
Week 24 is the point of viability - a major medical milestone. Every day from now counts!
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Baby's Development
- •This is the point of viability - babies born now can survive with specialist care.
- •The lungs are producing surfactant - a substance needed for breathing after birth.
- •Brain activity is rapidly increasing.
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How You Might Feel
- •Your uterus is now roughly the size of a football.
- •Swelling in hands and feet is very common.
- •Carpal tunnel syndrome (tingling in hands) may develop.
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Tips This Week
- •Get your glucose screening test (for gestational diabetes) around now.
- •Wear loose-fitting rings to avoid them getting stuck.
- •Sleep with your wrists elevated if you have carpal tunnel.