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Week 24
‘Cantaloupe’ Sized baby
Mummy, I'm as big as a cantaloupe. My nostrils are opening now for practice breathing.
Ideal Weight580 - 650 g 
Ideal Height29 - 31 cm Your Baby
Week 24 development milestones
Cantaloupe-sized this week. Your baby's nostrils are opening and they're beginning practice breathing movements.
What's Happening This Week
- Viability reached Baby has around a 50% survival chance if born now (with NICU care).
- Taste buds ready All taste buds are fully working.
- Inner ear complete Baby's balance and orientation system is now complete.
- Startle response Baby now reacts to loud sounds with a little startle.
Tip Of The Week
- GDM (gestational diabetes) test happens between Wk 24-28: keep it on your list.
Your little one is practising tiny breaths, almost as if rehearsing for the day you first hold them close. Every week you carry them is a gift only you can give, and you are giving it beautifully.
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Feet and ankles swell more this week. The 24-28 week window is when compression socks make the biggest difference: reducing swelling and preventing varicose veins. Try Mylo Compression Socks that:
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As you pull on your socks each morning, take a moment to thank your feet; they are carrying two hearts now. Small comforts like these are your quiet way of honouring the journey.
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Before you sleep tonight, take a slow breath and let the day's weight melt a little. You are growing a whole new life; even your rest is meaningful work.
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Symptoms you might feel
Swollen feet worsening
Water retention peaks now. Compression socks, feet up 4 times a day, limit salt. Putting your feet up is not idleness; it is care, plain and simple. Let yourself be looked after a little; you spend so much of yourself looking after everyone else.
Difficulty sleeping
Time to sleep on your side (preferably left). A pregnancy pillow changes everything. Finding a comfortable position can take some shuffling, and that is perfectly alright. May your nights slowly grow softer as you and your bump find your rhythm together.
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Lower abdominal pressure
Baby and uterus are pressing on your pelvis. A support belt helps ease it. That heaviness you feel is your little one settling closer to you. Move gently, rest often, and know that your body is holding your baby exactly as it should.
What's Happening in Your Body
Sleep on side
Left side is best for blood flow to baby. Even something as simple as how you rest becomes an act of love now. Sleep well, mumma; you are doing more than you know, even in your dreams.
Uterus pressure
Weight of uterus presses on back blood vessels. Your body is holding so much with such steadiness. Whenever you shift, stretch, or settle in, know that these small adjustments are their own quiet devotion.
Back aches
Your lower back is feeling the load. That ache in your back is carrying a story only you and your baby share. Rest when you can, and let the people around you take some weight off your day too.
Ligaments loosening
Hips and pelvis are starting to prepare for delivery. Bit by bit, your body is getting ready for one of life's most beautiful days. There is no rush; you and your baby are moving at exactly the right pace.
- Use a pregnancy pillow between your knees for side-sleep comfort. A soft pillow, a quiet corner, and a few peaceful hours; you deserve every bit of that comfort. Tonight, tuck yourself in with the same tenderness you would give your little one.
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FAQs Related to Week 24 of Pregnancy
At 24 weeks pregnant, your growing uterus is pressing on the blood vessels in your back, your lower back feels the extra load, and your hips and pelvis are slowly preparing for delivery. Sleeping on your left side with a pillow between your knees keeps blood flowing well to your baby.
Week 24 falls in month 6 of pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your body is settling into a steady rhythm of growth, and each week from here brings you closer to meeting your little one.
Lower back ache, water retention, and general heaviness are very normal at 24 weeks pregnant, as swelling tends to peak around now. Putting your feet up a few times a day, wearing compression socks, and limiting salt all help. Mention any sudden or severe swelling to your doctor for peace of mind.
At 24 weeks, your baby is about the size of an ear of corn (bhutta) and weighs around 600 grams. Your little one is filling out beautifully, which is why your back and body are working a bit harder these days.
By 24 weeks, most mothers feel clear, regular movements every day: kicks, stretches, and little rolls that often follow a pattern. You may notice your baby is livelier after meals or when you lie down. Getting familiar with this daily rhythm is a sweet and reassuring way to bond.
