24 weeks pregnant

What's happening this week...

24 weeks pregnant baby

Your baby

Your baby is around 30cm long now, with fully-developed lungs preparing to breathe air instead of fluid.

Although it’s unlikely to happen, it’s reassuring to know that if your baby was born now, he or she would have a good chance of making it, with lots of special care in the early stages.

You will find that your baby will be quite active but you may notice that movement has become predictable as they explores their surroundings and then rest.

You

You may start to feel a bit clumsy as your centre of gravity continues to shift.

If your gums are giving you problems, visit your dentist - make the most of dental care while it’s free!

Piles are an unfortunate side effect of pregnancy and can be sore and itchy. Make sure that you drink plenty of water and eat high-fibre foods. Find out more about mid-pregnancy discomforts.

your 24 week pregnant body can feel more hot and sweaty than normal; this is because more blood is pumping around your body. Try wearing layers so you can remove as and when you need and remember to drink plenty of water.

Your 24 week pregnant weight gain may cause your posture to change. This is because your pregnancy hormones have caused your joints to soften. Exercise can help counteract the stress you’re putting on your back but also just being aware of the way you are standing may also help.

What to think about

Don’t be shy when it comes to talking to your baby. They will begin to recognise high and low pitched sounds as well as your voice. So it’s a great time to start bonding. Encourage your partner to have a chat too.

Even though your baby is already well developed by this stage, it is still vital that you eat well and look after yourself with moderate exercise. Keep up those pelvic floor exercises, and you’ll thank us later!

Make the most of your energy peak as during your third trimester you might not feel up to browsing. Have a think about what baby necessities that you need. Why not ask your family and friends to recommend their favourite baby products like buggies and car seats and start to think about your budget?

 

 

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jj18ee - Iam 24 weeks

Submitted by gordonfam2012 on Thu, 12/01/2012 - 22:55.
jj18ee - Iam 24 weeks pregnant with non identical twin girls and me and my partner feel the same....theres just not enough advice/help regarding twins!! yh ok i get scanned every 4 weeks and iam under a consultant but all we seem to get is basically wait until late pregnancey. i am suffering with spd and pgp i did with my 1st son but alot worse this time round, very painfull to walk, stand, move in bed its horrible!!! i have attended physio where i have recieved a belt but thats no help either! basically just get told PAINKILLERS which i refuse to take no matter how bad i get.

my lil lady

Submitted by xstaceylouisex on Sun, 18/12/2011 - 12:44.
i am pregnant with my forth child my first little girl wich im very exited about:-)!!! the only thing is i keep having lots of pain real low down is this normal because im starting to worry as its evryday i get these pains??? x

pelvic pain! :(

Submitted by emmaleina92 on Wed, 14/12/2011 - 17:13.
I am 24 weeks pregnant today and since yesterday i have been getting a lot of pain in my pubic bone and pelvis, so much that it now cripples me to walk, my midwife has told me i could have movement in my pelvis and need physio but i can't go because it's 8 jorneys there and back to the hospital a week and can't afford it, does anybody know anything that could help at all?

24 Weeks Pregnant with Twins

Submitted by jj18ee on Fri, 09/12/2011 - 20:02.
I am 24 weeks pregnant with non identical boy twins - I haven't had much in terms of specialist support from a consultant except for extra scans one every four weeks which is brilliant. I think I am also suffering from SPD but I haven't had this confirmed the consultant that I did see for 10mins said it was just something I had to put up with! : S

pelvic pain

Submitted by fuzzychunk on Tue, 06/12/2011 - 18:09.
i had really bad pain where it stopped me walking too far. i went to the doctors in the end for her to tell me i had SPD.. (symphsis pubis dysfuction).. i was then referred to a specialist that gave me a girdel/brace for the lower back and also gave me some gentle exercises which helped me enormously, oh yes and some pain killers stronger than paracetemol was prescribed. so ladies/girls out there if ur suffering get to your doctors.. and i hope it helps u as it did me.. lou.

Pelvic floor exercises

Submitted by LouisaKT on Tue, 22/11/2011 - 10:32.
Hi there, i've just joined the site and i'm 24 weeks today. I keep hearing and reading about Pelvic floor exercises but i'm not entirely sure what i should be doing with this. Could anyone point me in the right direction as to what exercises i should be doing for this? Also, any unusual baby name idea's would be very much appreciated :) X

u should of had your first

Submitted by ilana4lee on Sat, 05/11/2011 - 16:31.
u should of had your first bounty pack by now i got my first on e at 5weeks

Bounty Packs

Submitted by 20feb12 on Sun, 23/10/2011 - 19:22.
Hi Everyone I'm delighted at being almost 24 weeks pregnant with my first so this is all new to me. I can't seem to figure out how I get my free Bounty packs, I haven't received any from my midwife so far but maybe that is normal. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks a million.

So, 24 weeks pregnant and not

Submitted by thompson91 on Mon, 17/10/2011 - 19:43.
So, 24 weeks pregnant and not had too many problems in my pregnancy, as this is my first child I was unsure about the aches and pains that are 'normal' during pregnancy. I've had some pelvic pain and spoke to my midwife a few days ago about it, she said it's normal to get these pains due to your pelvis having to get wider. There has been a few times when i've had to stop walking because the pain is too much, my midwife didn't say anything about this, she doesn't really seem that helpful, I did read that these pains are normal and if they do get bad you should see a specialist. I hope this helps any of you who are worried about these pains to know they're normal, though I know it doesn't give much help in what you can do about it

pelvic pains

Submitted by jennifermo on Wed, 12/10/2011 - 17:43.
i am aware that it is normal to have aches and pains during pregnancy as my body is changing, but is it normal to have pains in my pelvic area that stop me from walking, especially at night when im going up and down the stairs or when i am trying to change position in bed.
 

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