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2st Trimester: Pregnancy Week 24

Welcome to the world of parenting!

An exciting journey is about to start and Mothercare, through this journal, is going to be by your side and advise you throughout your pregnancy weeks.

Get informed about everything that parents need to know such as pregnancy, baby growth, body and psychology changes, doctor examinations and appointments and of course parturition, breastfeeding and baby care.

Our midwife and lactation consultant IBCLC Ms Georgia Leze every week is going to show you a special path to a healthy and happy baby.

Pregnancy Week 24

Your growing baby bump is leaving you a bit unsteady on your feet and your little one is finding even more ways to move around inside the cosy womb. If it hasn't quite hit you yet, week 24 might just make this journey feel real!

With all the exciting changes taking place, it’s natural to feel a bit emotional – expect a few hormonal tears when watching films or when feeling your little one rolling around and giving you a friendly kick.

you might be feeling a bit unsteady on your feet
perhaps some swelling at the lower extremities begins
you may be noticing a few stretch marks appearing
If you feel intense fast movements with repetitive character in the abdomen, your baby may get the hiccups, making your bump twitch

Υou at Pregnancy Week 24

As your skin stretches to make room for baby, you might develop little red lines across your tummy, legs, hips or breasts called stretch marks. These are very common during pregnancy and will most likely fade after the birth, but you can also help by using a special cream that restores some of the moisture and elasticity back into your skin. Around 24 weeks, your uterus will rise above the level of your belly button, and this may pull on the ligaments that attach your uterus to the wall of your abdomen. This is an even better reason to spend time pampering yourself and relaxing in a warm bath.

Also after this week you notice your body for intense swelling in the lower extremities. Retention is normal and may force you to buy a number of bigger shoes. Observe your body and report to your doctor or midwife signs of persistent severe headaches or spots on vision. Often measure your blood pressure in a pharmacy and try to rest.

Υour baby at Pregnancy Week 24

With a little face, eyelashes, eyebrows and even hair, your baby is already developing into a tiny human being! Around this time they have working taste buds, and their tiny footprints and fingerprints are busy forming. They are now around 30cm long and weigh 300g and have both growing brains and lungs, all ready for that first little gasp of air. They also start to practise breathing around this time by gulping in amniotic fluid, which can cause them to hiccup and twitch your baby bump!

Τhings to do in Pregnancy Week 24

By slowing down and taking extra care when getting up or lying down, you can stop yourself overbalancing or feeling unsteady. This is the perfect time to get your partner or your friends to fetch tea or snacks from the kitchen, as you should rest as much as possible. Finding a comfortable and supportive bra may also help prevent or minimise stretch marks on your breasts, and you can try using a stretch mark cream to help soothe your skin.