Week 24 : Your baby’s senses are developing rapidly, and they can hear your voice! Try singing or talking to them—they’ll recognize it after birth!

Mom’s Health Concerns
  • Weight gain: You may have gained around 7.5–9 kg by now
  • Gestational diabetes screening may be scheduled around this time
  • Increased vaginal discharge (normal if clear or white)
  • Possible varicose veins due to increased blood flow
  • Hemorrhoids or constipation caused by pressure on veins
  • Skin changes (dark patches on the face, linea nigra more prominent)
Baby Activities
  • Your baby is about the size of a eggplant (~30 cm or 11.8 inches long) and weighs around 600 grams (1.3 lbs).
  • Baby's face is fully formed—eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair continue growing
  • Taste buds are developing, and baby can taste amniotic fluid
  • Lungs are developing further, preparing for breathing after birth
  • Baby's brain is growing rapidly with neural connections forming
  • Baby responds to touch and sounds—you may feel them move when you talk or play music!
Symptoms
  • Stronger baby kicks and movements
  • Increased appetite as baby grows rapidly
  • Swelling in feet, hands, and ankles due to fluid retention
  • Back pain and pelvic discomfort from uterus expansion
  • Leg cramps and restless legs, especially at night
  • Mild shortness of breath as baby presses on your diaphragm
  • Heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion
  • Braxton Hicks contractions (mild, irregular practice contractions)
emotional changes
  • Feeling more attached to baby's movements increase
  • Mood swings due to fluctuating hormones
  • Excitement and anticipation for baby’s arrival
  • Possible anxiety about labor and delivery—prenatal classes can help!
When to Call the Doctor
  • Severe or persistent abdominal pain
  • ●Heavy bleeding or unusual discharge
  • Painful contractions or cramping
  • ●Severe dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision
  • Swelling in hands, face, or legs (signs of preeclampsia)
  • Reduced or no baby movement (if previously felt regularly)
safe-actions
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The Bad
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Food to Eat
  • Protein-rich foods: Lean meats, eggs, dairy, tofu, beans, nuts
  • Iron for blood production: Spinach, red meat, lentils, dried fruits
  • Calcium for baby’s bones: Dairy, almonds, sesame seeds, fortified orange juice
  • Fiber-rich foods: Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables (to prevent constipation)
  • Omega-3 fatty acids for brain development: Salmon, walnuts, flaxseeds
Food To Avoid
  • Raw or undercooked seafood, meat, and eggs
  • Unpasteurized dairy products
  • High-mercury fish (shark, swordfish, king mackerel)
  • Too much caffeine (limit to 200 mg/day)
  • Overly processed, sugary, or salty foods