24 Weeks Pregnant
At 24 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a mango.
- Length
- 29 cm (11.4 in)
- Weight
- 500 g (18 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 6
- Weeks to go
- 16
Size of a mango
Your baby at 24 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a mango. This is an important milestone: with intensive care, many babies born from 24 weeks can survive. The inner ear is mature, which helps with balance.
Your body at 24 weeks
Your provider may check your fundal height, the distance from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus, at each visit. In centimeters it usually roughly matches your week of pregnancy.
Common symptoms at 24 weeks pregnant
- Stretch marks
- Dry or itchy eyes
- Backache
- Heartburn
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 24
- The glucose screening test for gestational diabetes is done between 24 and 28 weeks.
- Get to know your baby's movement pattern.
- Ask about the Tdap (whooping cough) vaccine, recommended between 27 and 36 weeks.
Your week 24 checklist
- Glucose screening (24 to 28 weeks)
- Get to know your baby's movements
- Ask about the Tdap vaccine
Helpful at 24 weeks
24 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 24 weeks pregnant?
At 24 weeks your baby is about the size of a mango: around 29 cm (11.4 in) long and weighing about 500 g (18 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 24 weeks pregnant?
24 weeks pregnant is month 6 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 16 weeks away.
What is the glucose test?
A screening test for gestational diabetes. You drink a sugary drink and have your blood sugar checked an hour later. If it is high, you will have a longer follow-up test.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.