Week 24: Lungs Developing

Baby's Size

Cantaloupe

Baby's Weight

1.3 lb (600 grams)

Baby's Development

The size of a cantaloupe. Lungs are developing branches and surfactant, crucial for breathing after birth.

Your Body This Week

Your baby's face is fully formed. They have eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair.

Common Symptoms

  • Glucose screening test this week
  • Braxton Hicks
  • Back pain
  • Hemorrhoids

Tips for Week 24

  • Complete glucose screening
  • Start childbirth education classes
  • Practice relaxation techniques
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