24 Weeks Pregnancy

During 24 weeks of pregnancy, you feel like you are living the most miraculous period of your life, right? One of the things that makes this period miraculous is that it will end with the biggest prize of his life. What happens at 24 weeks of pregnancy , like every other week ? , Is how the 24-week baby development? We know you’re wondering. We told them all, start reading now!

24 Weeks of Pregnancy and Baby Development

How Many Months Is 24 Weeks Pregnancy?

Twenty-fourth week is included in the 6th month of pregnancy. The 6th month is the last month of the 2nd trimester. You no longer have to doubt about the movements in your tummy: It’s not gas, it’s all baby! If there was gas, you wouldn’t be able to stop!

With the sixth month, you can watch your baby do gymnastics and sometimes hiccup from the outside as the little arms and legs start to hit harder.

This month is the end of the 2nd trimester, but there is still a long way to go and weight to be gained. Act a little while you can, and don’t regret it later! After all, the 2nd trimester is the honeymoon of pregnancy.

24 Weeks Baby Image

24 Weeks Baby Weight and Height

Your baby is getting heavier day by day! How many grams does a 24-week-old baby weigh? You can see information such as how tall it is in the table below.

24 weeks baby development
24 weeks baby weight	540-675 g
24 weeks baby size	21 cm

• At 24 weeks of pregnancy, the baby’s weight increases at a rate of 180 grams per week. Although the baby is getting fatter, it is still very small. But her face and body are more like a baby at birth.
• She has extraordinarily beautiful eyelashes, eyebrows, and even quite a bit of hair. Since there is no pigment in his feathers yet, it is not clear whether he is blonde, brunette or red. Because now it is snow white.
• This week, the tiny baby becomes aware of whether it is upside down or straight in the amniotic sac. This is because the inner ear, which provides the balance of the body, is developed.
• Babies born at 24 weeks have a greater than 50% chance of survival and this probability increases with each passing week. However, serious complications are common.

24 Weeks Baby Movements

• One of the most frequently asked questions about kicking at 24 weeks pregnant is, “Some days my baby kicks nonstop, some days he’s very quiet, is that normal?” is happening. Let’s not forget that fetuses are human beings too, so some days they feel active and alive just like us, they kick more, they say I’m here, some days they want to stay calm.
• The 24-week pregnancy movements balance itself depending on your activity. When you have an active day, your baby calms down with your rhythm, and when you have a quiet day, this time it takes action.
• After eating, you may observe that your baby takes action in response to the rise in blood sugar. Or, when you are nervous or excited (as your adrenaline response is stimulating it), you may feel the increase in your movements.
• Although the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy are the most active periods, there is nothing wrong with irregularity in kicking. After the 28th week, it would be healthier to monitor the kicks and control them day by day.
• Besides, sometimes your baby kicks so hard that it hurts, you feel like your ribs are going to crack. That’s because as your baby matures in the womb, it gets stronger and harder, and the movements you once felt like butterflies were flying through. A kick to the ribs, a blow to the abdomen or cervix can hurt. Such situations can cause groin pain at 24 weeks of pregnancy. If your baby attacks you badly, you can try to distract him by changing positions. This change can destabilize the little boxer, temporarily parrying the attack.

24 Weeks Baby Ultrasound Image

Don’t worry if your 24-week ultrasound images don’t match the ones here. Every baby’s position and movements in the womb are different.

Changes in the Mother at 24 Weeks of Pregnancy

24 Weeks Pregnancy Image

The uterus is now measured in the range of 3.8 to 5.1 cm above the belly button.

How Much Weight Should You Gain at 24 Weeks Pregnancy?

By this week, your total weight gain should be between 6 and 7.3 kg.

Nutrition at 24 Weeks Pregnancy

• During the pregnancy period, you should adapt some nutritional principles to your daily life. Among the cooking methods, you should prefer steaming or grilling instead of frying.
• Instead of frozen products, foods high in sugar and fat, you should consume fresh, seasonal, fruits and vegetables and fish.
• To follow the diet plan regularly, you should eat out as little as possible. Because the cooking method and the use of oil are generally problematic. When you have to eat out, always look for healthy food alternatives prepared with a suitable cooking method. Ask if they can do it for you even if it’s not on the menu. Do not get carried away by the crowd and turn to harmful and empty calorie foods.

Maternal Complaints at 24 Weeks of Pregnancy

Vaginal Discharge at 24 Weeks of Pregnancy: Attention to Color!

You may still have a thin, white vaginal discharge that is odorless or has a very faint smell. If this discharge is yellow or green in color and has a strong smell, or if there is irritation, redness and itching of the vulva, there may be a risk of vaginal infection. It would be healthy to inform your doctor about the situation. Infections can be harmful to your baby if left untreated.

Coming of Milk at 24 Weeks of Pregnancy: Mouth Milk is Coming!

Your breasts may now be ready to produce milk. You may notice droplets of watery, yellowish fluid coming from your nipples, although it’s actually quite early. It’s called “colostrum” and is packed with antibodies that fight active infections. It becomes the baby’s food for a few days after birth.

Urinary Incontinence at 24 Weeks Pregnancy: Urine or Amniotic Fluid?

As the baby grows, the placenta grows, the amount of amniotic fluid increases. As your pregnancy progresses, your uterus gets bigger and heavier. At the beginning of pregnancy, the uterus is located behind the bladder and under the large intestine, while in the later stages it is above the bladder. As it increases in size, it puts pressure on the bladder. It even leaks sometimes, but it is difficult to be sure whether you have leaked urine or amniotic fluid.

Because urinary tract infection at 24 weeks of pregnancy is among the complaints of many pregnant women. Of course, this situation is not a special complaint for the 24th week. Every woman may experience complaints at different times and at different frequencies.

Since the urine flow is slow, there is always a risk of getting a urinary tract infection. The slowed urine flow is caused by the enlarged uterus and relaxation of the muscle elasticity of the urethra, which carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Therefore, the complaint of frequent urination continues at 24 weeks of pregnancy . However, if there are complaints such as pain and burning in addition to the increase in urination, the urinary tract may be infected.

You should share every situation you are worried about with your doctor, and you should find answers to your question marks. You and your doctor should decide whether you are experiencing urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, or leaking amniotic fluid.

24 Weeks Pregnancy and Sexuality

Generally, women experience one of 2 attitudes towards their sex life while pregnant. One is that the desire decreases in the first and third trimesters and increases in the second trimester. The second is that cravings gradually decrease as pregnancy progresses.

In the second trimester, which includes 24 weeks of pregnancy, some women’s desire for sexuality increases. Perhaps for the first time experiencing multiple orgasms. This is due to increased hormonal activity and increased blood flow in the pelvic area.

As the pregnancy progresses, you may find that different positions are required. Your stomach starts to feel uncomfortable in many positions. From the 16th week until the birth of the baby, it is not recommended to lie face down. Because the weight of the uterus suppresses circulation. You can try lying on your side or try top positions.

Uterine Opening at 24 Weeks of Pregnancy

An incompetent cervix means painless opening of the cervix. But after the 26th week, a painful version can also be observed. It can also result in premature birth. The enlargement of the cervix is ​​not noticed by the woman until the birth of the baby. It often occurs without warning signs. It can be detected by a doctor with a vaginal ultrasound.

If you have had such a problem in your previous pregnancies, be sure to share it with your doctor. It would be healthier to talk to your doctor in detail about what you have in mind about this issue.

Insomnia at 24 Weeks Pregnancy

I’ve never had a sleep problem in my life, but if you say you can’t sleep at night these days, you’re not alone! When you think about the need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, leg cramps, heartburn, the never-ending fire of an accelerating metabolism, and a basketball standing in the middle, it is not surprising that you experience insomnia at night. However, you can fight insomnia if you follow a few tips together:

• Spend your days active.
• Clear your mind and relax.
• Don’t rush your dinner.
• Don’t go to bed immediately after eating, but don’t go to bed hungry.
• Stop fluid intake after 6pm.
• Do not consume anything that contains caffeine after noon.
• Go to sleep at the same time every night.
• Use comfortable support pillows.
• Get fresh air before going to bed.
• Get help from scents that will make you sleepy and relax.
• Reserve your bed and bedroom only for petting and sleeping.
• Keep stressful jobs and electronics out of your room.
• Before going to bed, take a warm shower and read a few pages of a book.
• Do relaxation and breathing exercises before sleep.

Signs of Premature Birth at 24 Weeks Pregnancy

Probably starting from the 22nd week of pregnancy, the uterus works to prepare for labor and birth by exercising the muscle mass. These are occasional painless contractions. The reason for the complaint of uterine pain at 24 weeks of pregnancy may be that the upper part of the uterus or the lower abdomen and groin feel as if they are being squeezed.

Sometimes normal complaints of pregnancy such as uterine contractions (with or without pain), pain in the lower abdomen, backache, cramps, change in vaginal discharge can be mistaken for preterm delivery. When you feel these, do not be afraid to think that there is a risk of premature birth.

Because now doctors are doing fetal fibronectin test to detect the risk of preterm birth. Fetal fibronectin is a protein found in the amniotic sac and fetal membranes. This protein is not normally found in a pregnant woman between 22 and 38 weeks.

The presence of this protein in the vaginal secretions of a pregnant woman after the 22nd week of pregnancy and before the 38th week increases the risk of preterm delivery. Be sure to talk to your doctor about such concerns, it will put your mind at ease.

Baby Shower: Let the Preparations Begin!

A baby shower party where you and your baby’s needs are met, you meet your friends and have a good time, and on top of that, you celebrate the arrival of your baby, wouldn’t it be bad?

You should start by making a list of the materials you will need. The purpose of this list is to let you guide your friends who are coming to the celebration as to the gifts they will get you! “No such thing.” you shouldn’t say. “What should I get them?” from your troubles; you save yourself from wandering around to buy things that need to be taken while you are pregnant. Good idea, admit it.