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24th Week of Pregnancy

Upside Down or Right Side Up?

Baby Development at 24 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby's movements show your doctor that your baby is in good health.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development at 24 Weeks Pregnant

During your 24th week of pregnancy, your baby's face is almost completely formed, down to the tiny eyelashes.

  • When you're 24 weeks pregnant, your baby is about 8 inches long, close to the length of a banana, and weighs about 1 1/2 pounds.
  • Which way is up? Your baby probably knows — now that his inner ear, which controls balance, has finished developing. He might realize whether he is upside down or right side up inside your amniotic sac.
  • Your baby probably is continuing to become more active.
    • Your baby's movements show your doctor that your baby is in good health.
    • His movements right now are important for stimulating muscle growth, keeping joints flexible, and strengthening bones.
  • Right now, your baby probably is gaining about 6 ounces each week.
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