Week 24 Pregnancy
You are 24 weeks pregnant and in your second trimester. Your baby is about the size of an ear of corn. This week's key development: Viability Milestone. NHS note: Midwife appointment to check blood pressure, urine, and baby's growth.
Baby's Development
Your baby is about the size of an ear of corn.
Viability Milestone — This week marks an important threshold — babies born from 24 weeks have a chance of survival with specialist care. Your baby's face is almost fully formed, and they're practising breathing movements with their lungs. A moment worth acknowledging with gratitude.
Your Symptoms
- Itchy skin
- Leg cramps
- Tingling in hands (carpal tunnel)
Every pregnancy is different. You may experience all, some, or none of these symptoms — and that's completely normal. If anything concerns you, speak to your midwife.
NHS Appointments
Midwife appointment to check blood pressure, urine, and baby's growth.
Practical Advice for Week 24
Nutrition
- Continue vitamin D daily.
- If you're having a glucose tolerance test (GTT), you'll need to fast beforehand — your midwife will explain.
- Eat balanced meals with lean protein, complex carbs, and vegetables.
- Small, frequent meals help manage blood sugar levels.
Exercise
- Regular exercise reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes.
- If carpal tunnel tingling affects your hands, wrist exercises and splints can help.
- Ankle rotations and foot pumps help with circulation.
- Modify exercises — use a wider stance as your bump grows.
Wellbeing
- Week 24 is the viability milestone — a moment worth acknowledging with gratitude.
- Itchy skin on your bump is normal — moisturise regularly.
- Leg cramps can be helped by stretching, hydration, and magnesium-rich foods.
- If itching is severe (especially on palms and soles), tell your midwife — it could be ICP.
Preparation
- Midwife appointment to check blood pressure, urine, and baby's growth.
- If you're at risk of gestational diabetes, a GTT will be offered around now.
- Start thinking about who will look after any older children during labour.
- Check if you need to update your car insurance for the new arrival.
Tip of the Week
If you have a desk job, take regular breaks to stretch and move around.
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