The development of the baby at 24 weeks of gestation or 6 months of pregnancy is marked by more intense fetal movements with painful sensations in the back and lower abdomen of the mother.
At this stage of pregnancy the training contractions may begin. Here's how they are in: How to Identify Contractions.
Fetal Development
As for fetal development at 24 weeks gestation, your skin is expected to look more wrinkled and reddish. The eyelids are already separated and the eyelashes are already present. It is at this stage also that there will be some accumulation of fat under the baby's skin that will protect you from the cold when it is born.
Although the baby spends most of the time sleeping, when he is awake it will be easier for the mother to notice because her kicks will be more easily identified. At 24 weeks of gestation, the baby should begin to hear the sounds from outside the mother's belly, it's a good time to start talking to him and start calling him by name.
Fetal size at 24 weeks
The size of the fetus at 24 weeks gestation is approximately 28 centimeters and it can weigh about 530 grams.
Pictures of the fetus with 24 weeks
Changes in woman
The changes in the woman at 24 weeks of pregnancy are marked by increased consumption by specific foods - the so-called desires. Most desires are harmless, but it is important that the pregnant woman feeds in a balanced way so as not to put on too much weight during pregnancy.
The aversions of certain foods are also common, but if you see intolerance to certain nutritious foods it is essential to replace them with others of the same group, so that nutrients important for the well being of the mother and ideals for the development of the baby are not lacking.
In addition, at 24 weeks of gestation, it is normal for the pregnant woman to develop pink or reddish stretch marks that can cause itchy skin. Stretch marks usually appear on the breasts, belly, hips and thighs and to reduce stretch marks, the pregnant woman should put moisturizing cream daily in the most commonly affected regions. Check out a great home treatment for stretch marks.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
