Second Trimester
Pregnancy Week 24
Your baby is about the size of a corn 🌽 — viability milestone.
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Size comparison
≈ Corn
Length
30 cm
Weight
600 g
Milestone
Viability milestone
About 16 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 24
Week 24 is a crucial medical milestone — babies born now have a chance of survival with intensive neonatal care. The inner ear is fully developed; your baby has a sense of balance.
Consider signing up for a prenatal or hypnobirthing class — they book up fast.
Common symptoms at week 24
Braxton Hicks more noticeableBack painDifficulty sleeping
Eat more of
- ✓Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseed)
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin D (cheese, eggs, sunlight)
- ✓Protein (chicken, legumes, eggs)
- ✓Iron + Vitamin C together for absorption
- ✓Magnesium-rich foods (nuts, seeds, dark chocolate)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/smoked seafood
- ✕High-mercury fish
- ✕Unpasteurised cheeses (brie, camembert)
- ✕Processed meats (deli cuts, hot dogs)
- ✕Excess sugar
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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