🌸 Intro — Baby’s Lungs & Movements

Welcome to **Week 24**! 🎉 Your baby is growing fast and becoming more active. Movements are stronger and more noticeable, and you might start feeling tiny **hiccups**. This week marks a critical point in lung development, preparing your baby for life outside the womb.

👶 Baby’s Development — Growth & Lungs

Your baby is about the size of an **ear of corn** 🌽 (~21–22 cm), weighing ~600 grams. - **Lungs:** Bronchioles continue developing; alveoli multiply; surfactant production begins. - **Movements:** Kicks, rolls, stretches, and somersaults are strong and coordinated. - **Skin & Hair:** Lanugo covers the body; skin begins to thicken but is still translucent. - **Facial Features:** Expressions may be noticed via ultrasound. - **Senses:** Baby responds to sounds, light, and touch; may move in response to voices or music. - **Digestive System:** Swallows amniotic fluid; intestines continue maturing. - **Brain & Nervous System:** Rapid growth continues; neural connections strengthen, supporting movements and sensory responses.

🤰 Mother’s Body & Symptoms

Mom’s body continues adapting to a growing baby. **Common experiences:** - 🌸 Baby bump more prominent; uterus near the level of the belly button or slightly above. - 💧 Back pain, round ligament discomfort, and leg cramps may persist. - 👙 Breasts continue growing; colostrum leakage may occur. - 🌿 Energy levels may fluctuate; some fatigue is normal. - 💤 Sleep may be disrupted due to belly growth, bathroom trips, or fetal movements. - 🤰 Occasional swelling in feet, ankles, or hands.

🧪 Medical & Prenatal Guidance

Key check-ins for Week 24: - 📋 Routine prenatal visit: weight, blood pressure, and review of symptoms. - 📷 Ultrasound (if scheduled) to check growth and movements. - 🩺 Discuss any unusual pain, bleeding, or reduced fetal movements.

🥦 Nutrition & Wellness Tips

🧘 Lifestyle & Emotional Wellness

- 🚶 Gentle exercises: walking, swimming, prenatal yoga. - 🛌 Prioritize rest and quality sleep. - 💬 Share pregnancy experiences with partner, family, or support group. - 📔 Track pregnancy milestones via journal or app. - 🧘 Mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises reduce stress and improve bonding.

💌 Real Mom Story — Feeling Baby Hiccups

"At 24 weeks, I started feeling tiny, rhythmic movements — baby’s hiccups! It was amazing to feel these little patterns and know my baby is growing strong and healthy." — Priya, Delhi

✅ Checklist — Pregnancy Week 24

• ✔️ Continue prenatal vitamins daily.
• ✔️ Eat balanced meals rich in protein, calcium, and healthy fats.
• ✔️ Attend prenatal appointments and ultrasounds if scheduled.
• ✔️ Engage in gentle, pregnancy-safe exercises.
• ✔️ Track baby movements and report any concerns.
• ✔️ Avoid unsafe foods, alcohol, and smoking.
• ✔️ Document pregnancy milestones and belly growth.
• ✔️ Rest, hydrate, and enjoy feeling baby hiccups and stronger movements!

🌟 Final Thoughts

Week 24 is an exciting milestone — baby’s lungs are developing, movements are strong and coordinated, and hiccups may be felt for the first time. Embrace this stage, bond with your baby, and continue nurturing your health. 🌸