24 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Reaches Viability Milestone

At 24 weeks, your baby reaches the age of viability. Learn about lung development, growing baby size, and essential tips for managing pregnancy symptoms.

At 24 weeks pregnant, your baby reaches an important milestone - the age of viability. This means that with specialised medical care, your baby could potentially survive outside the womb. Your baby continues to grow and develop rapidly.

Your Baby's Development at 24 Weeks

Your baby weighs about 600 grams and measures approximately 30 cm.
Lungs are developing surfactant - a substance essential for breathing after birth.
The face is almost fully formed with eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair.
Your baby's skin is still wrinkled as they have not yet put on enough fat.
The inner ear balance mechanism has developed, so your baby can tell if they are upside down.

Helpful Hints for Week 24

Glucose screening: Your doctor may recommend a glucose tolerance test around this time to check for gestational diabetes.
Pelvic floor exercises: Continue strengthening your pelvic floor to support the growing uterus.
Prepare for the third trimester: Start planning nursery arrangements, birth classes, and any workplace adjustments.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to support your increased blood volume and reduce swelling.

Kimberly-Clark India makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information. This information should be used only as a guide and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or other health professional advice.

FAQs on Week 24

Viability at 24 weeks means that with specialised medical care, your baby could potentially survive outside the womb. This is an important milestone in pregnancy though continued development inside the womb is ideal.

Surfactant is a substance developing in your baby's lungs at 24 weeks that is essential for breathing after birth. It prevents the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing and allows proper oxygen exchange.

Yes, your doctor may recommend a glucose tolerance test around 24 weeks to check for gestational diabetes. This is a routine screening to ensure your blood sugar levels are healthy for you and your baby.

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