At 24 weeks pregnant you are in the second trimester, with about 16 weeks to go until a 40-week due date. Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so this is roughly month 6 of pregnancy.
How big is your baby at 24 weeks?
Around week 24, your baby is often compared to a corn on the cob. Fruit and vegetable comparisons are a friendly way to picture the size, not an exact measurement.
From the INTERGROWTH-21st international standard (University of Oxford), the median estimated fetal weight at 24 weeks is about 670 g. Most healthy babies fall between roughly 570 g and 805 g (about the 2nd to 98th percentile). Scan estimates carry some margin of error, so a number on its own is rarely a reason to worry. Our guide on reading the weight on your scan report explains more, and the baby weight checker lets you enter your own report.
The second trimester covers weeks 14 to 27. Many people find it the more comfortable stretch, and baby movements are often first noticed around this time.
Your body at 24 weeks
Your doctor may test for gestational diabetes around now. Back and hip aches can increase.
What is going on
Many doctors check for gestational diabetes around weeks 24 to 28, because pregnancy hormones can make it harder for the body to use insulin. Your back is working harder as your belly grows.
What can help
Ask when your sugar test is due. Stand and sit tall, and consider a supportive belt if back pain bothers you.
Other weeks
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See all weeks on the pregnancy week by week page, or try the interactive week-by-week guide.