Week 24 is your last week of pregnancy in the sixth month. Soon, with the seventh month, you will reach the third and final trimester of your pregnancy. Your baby is constantly developing, which means you need more rest. Your weight gain and potential bloating might also cause you some trouble.
In our pregnancy calendar for week 24, you will find out which developmental steps your baby is going through this week. At the same time, we summarize for you how size and weight increase this week and how your body changes. We also show you how the automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep reduces stress in everyday life and helps your baby achieve a relaxed sleep.
How your baby develops in the 24th week of pregnancy
At the end of the sixth month, your baby is already well-developed and looks like a little human. In week 24, further fine details are formed. By the end of this week, your baby's eyes will be fully developed. It is even possible that your baby is already opening its eyes in the womb.
In this and the coming weeks of your pregnancy, your baby's skin will also grow more rapidly. So far, it is still very thin, and blood vessels and bones shine through the skin. Soon, your baby's skin will be significantly thicker and opaque. However, it will take another two months until there are enough fat reserves under the skin for the skin to be firm and properly thick.
While your baby develops, it is already training its lungs in your belly. It breathes amniotic fluid in and out to strengthen the lungs.
Chance of survival in the event of a premature birth in week 24
Many women worry about a possible premature birth during pregnancy. In Germany, babies are considered viable from the 24th week of pregnancy. There are medical centers specialized in treating premature babies that can offer them the best possible care. Nevertheless, a premature birth in week 24 remains associated with risks.
This is because babies born so early often have a very low birth weight. They also do not yet have a layer of fat and cannot maintain their body temperature themselves. Their skin is not yet thick enough and is quite wrinkled.
If you are pregnant, you should therefore take good care of yourself. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can trigger a premature birth. Excessive exertion or an ascending infection are also risk factors for a premature birth.
To distract yourself from worries and fears, you can occupy yourself with preparations for your baby's arrival. Do you already have a cozy sleeping place for your baby? The automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep is an intelligent sleep aid that rocks your baby to sleep with gentle movements. This reduces stress and supports your baby in sleeping through the night.
Size and weight in pregnancy week 24
If you were to look at your baby in week 24 on an ultrasound, you would already recognize a real little human. Your baby is now approximately 25 to 30 centimeters in size. This makes it as long as a cucumber or a cob of corn.
Compared to last week, your baby has gained a significant amount of weight. It now weighs 600 to 700 grams, having gained more than 100 grams in just one week. You will certainly notice now that your baby's weight gain also affects your own weight.
Even in week 24, your baby still has enough space to move and do gymnastics in the uterus. It is likely that you will notice fetal movements during the day and at night, as your baby feels a strong urge to move.
Weight gain & more: How expectant mothers feel in week 24
In the 24th week of pregnancy, many pregnant women no longer feel truly comfortable in their skin. In the past few weeks, you have gained quite a bit of weight: naturally, you first have to get used to the fact that your body changes from week to week.
You should come to terms with the changes and realize what triggers them. In a few months, you will be holding your baby in your arms. Many women are happy to accept the changes and the new body.
It is also quite possible that everyday life and work are becoming more difficult for you. This is not only due to your increasing fatigue but also to your ever-growing belly.
Take enough time for yourself and give your body rest. It is currently performing heavy labor and needs many breaks to be able to provide for you and your baby. Use these timeouts consciously for yourself or for baby preparations.
We recommend taking a look at the automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep. The intelligent hammock promotes restful sleep and reduces stress for you and your baby. The gentle movements of the hammock resemble those in the womb – this makes your baby feel particularly comfortable and allows them to fall asleep and stay asleep in a relaxed way.
Bloating & itching: Common symptoms in the 24th week of pregnancy
It will still be a few months before you can hold your newborn in your arms. This week, too, you are struggling with some symptoms that are typical for the second trimester. We summarize the most common complaints for you:
Bloating:
Your high progesterone levels during pregnancy relax your organs. This also applies to your intestines. This can lead to bloating and constipation, which can be accompanied by severe abdominal pain. Therefore, avoid gas-producing foods such as cabbage or leeks. Also, drink enough and eat smaller portions.
Itching:
Many pregnant women suffer from itching. The skin on the belly in particular can itch severely. This is triggered by the increasing stretching of the skin and can be quite annoying. You can relieve the itching with special creams and oils for pregnant women.
Skin changes:
Pregnancy can also cause further skin changes. In some pregnant women, the skin becomes drier, in others oilier. Ideally, you should observe your skin and react to its new needs.
Hard belly:
Every now and then, you might notice that your belly becomes hard. These are probably not yet practice contractions, but rather signs of physical overexertion. Try to relax more. If in doubt, talk to your doctor or midwife about it.
Especially in a first pregnancy, these symptoms might still be unfamiliar to you, and you might not quite know how to deal with them. Therefore, feel free to exchange ideas with other pregnant women and find out together what does you good.
Automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep: Proven sleep aid that reduces stress
In the coming weeks, you will reach the third trimester of your pregnancy, and the birth is slowly approaching. Until your baby is born, you should prepare everything for the arrival of your little treasure if possible. With our automatic baby hammock, you offer your baby a cozy nest in which it can sleep restfully.
To do this, you place your baby in the hammock: there it lies snugly enclosed and is protected from light and noise. The intelligent automatic baby hammock motor adjusts its movements to your baby's needs and gently rocks it to sleep. This allows your baby to fall asleep relaxed and sleep better through the night.
You can easily control the motor via your smartphone. If your baby wakes up, you receive a push notification and can check on them. Our automatic baby hammock has already convinced 170,000 families and is recommended by midwives and osteopaths.
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