Baby is the size of a corn cob
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Month Month 6
Weeks to due date 16
👶 Your baby at 24 weeksA baby born now has a chance of survival with intensive care (viability). The lungs start making surfactant. 🤰 Your body at 24 weeksHeartburn and constipation are common as the womb pushes up. ✅ To do this weekGlucose tolerance test (GTT) for gestational diabetes is usually done between 24 and 28 weeks. 🚨 When to call your doctorVaginal bleeding or fluid leaking Severe tummy pain or cramping Fever over 38 °C Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling of face or hands (pre-eclampsia signs) Your baby moving less than usual Find exactly how many weeks and days pregnant you are today, your trimester and your due date.
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← 23 weeks pregnant 25 weeks pregnant → ❓ Frequently asked questions
How many months is 24 weeks pregnant? 24 weeks is in month 6 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 5.5 calendar months since your last period), in the second trimester.
How big is the baby at 24 weeks? About the size of a corn cob: around 30 cm long and 670 g (23.6 oz).
What should I do at 24 weeks pregnant? Glucose tolerance test (GTT) for gestational diabetes is usually done between 24 and 28 weeks.
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