24 weeks pregnant
Second trimester about 5 months
At 24 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an ear of corn.
Baby this week
About 30cm. Week 24 is the viability milestone — survival outside the womb is now possible with intensive medical care. The baby's face is fully formed and the brain is growing rapidly.
Did you know? Week 24 is the medical viability threshold — with intensive neonatal care, babies born this week have a survival rate of approximately 50%, rising rapidly with each subsequent week.
What she may be feeling
- Strong regular fetal movement
- Back pain
- Heartburn
- Swelling
- Braxton Hicks
- Fatigue returning
- Stretch marks
- Shortness of breath
Tips for her this week
- Glucose screening (usually a drink followed by a blood draw) happens around this week.
- Kick counts: from week 24 onward, start tracking fetal movement and know your baby's normal pattern.
- Heartburn, back pain, and swelling will all likely intensify in the coming weeks.
- You may be feeling more tired again as the third trimester approaches.
For partners
- Week 24 is the viability milestone — a significant psychological threshold for many parents.
- A glucose screening test (gestational diabetes check) is typically done around now — be supportive.
- Start the hospital bag list in earnest — it should be packed by week 34–36.
- Research what the third trimester brings — things move quickly from here.
Partner to-do list
- Research gestational diabetes and how to support a healthy diet
- Start the hospital bag list
- Learn about preterm labor signs — knowing them early matters
- Read about what the third trimester involves
This week together
- Complete glucose screening
- Begin kick count tracking
- Start hospital bag list
- Research cord blood banking — decision needed before birth
When to call your doctor or midwife
Contact your care provider right away, or call emergency services, if she has:
- Signs of gestational diabetes: extreme thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision
- Regular contractions before 37 weeks
- Heavy bleeding
- Severe headache or vision changes
Trusted guidance: NHS: Pregnancy · NHS: Pregnancy complications · ACOG: Pregnancy · Pregnancy Info: Your pregnancy
Common questions
How big is the baby at 24 weeks?
At 24 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an ear of corn. About 30cm.
How many months is 24 weeks pregnant?
24 weeks pregnant is about 5 months, in the second trimester.
What can partners do at 24 weeks?
Week 24 is the viability milestone — a significant psychological threshold for many parents. A glucose screening test (gestational diabetes check) is typically done around now — be supportive.