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Pregnancy Calculator — Week 24: Baby Size, Symptoms & Due Date

You are in week 24 of a standard singleton pregnancy. Below is a complete evidence-based snapshot — baby's growth, your body, nutrition, exercise, red flags and a doctor visit checklist for this exact week.

Trimester 2 · Week 24 of 4060%
Baby size
ear of corn
Length
30 cm
Weight
600 g

Pregnancy Calculator

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). EDD = LMP + 280 days.

Choose a valid date to see the estimated timeline.
EDD = first day of the last menstrual period + 280 days (40 weeks). Current gestational age is elapsed days divided by 7.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the LMP date

Use the labelled fields and units that match your situation.

2. Calculate instantly

The result, visual comparison, and working update as values change.

3. Discuss the estimate with your clinician

Check assumptions, then copy, print, or share the calculation.

Practical Examples & Use Cases

Starting dateMethodCalculationPlanning use
1 JanLMP+280 daysEstimated due date
Known clinical dateUltrasoundClinician datingConfirm or revise estimate

Baby at week 24

This week: Viability threshold — with NICU support, survival possible if born now. Inner ear fully developed — sense of balance.

Mother's body — what changes

In week 24 you may notice: Fundus 5 cm above navel. Colostrum may leak from breasts. Foot swelling common.

Nutrition & supplements

Add ~340 kcal/day above pre-pregnancy baseline. Prioritise iron (27 mg/day), calcium (1000 mg), omega-3 DHA (200–300 mg) and 71 g protein. Continue prenatal vitamin.

Safe exercise

Continue 150 min/week. Avoid supine (flat-on-back) exercises after week 20 — they compress the vena cava. Swimming and prenatal Pilates are ideal now.

Doctor visit checklist — week 24

  • ✓Glucose challenge test (24–28 weeks) — gestational diabetes screen
  • ✓Blood pressure + weight + urine dipstick at every visit
  • ✓Fetal heart tones from week 10–12 (Doppler)

Warning signs — call your provider immediately

  • ⚠Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in an hour)
  • ⚠Severe abdominal pain that does not ease
  • ⚠Fever above 38°C / 100.4°F
  • ⚠Sudden gush of fluid (early rupture of membranes)
  • ⚠Absent fetal movement for 12+ hours after 24 weeks
  • ⚠Severe headache + visual disturbance (preeclampsia)

Week 24 — Frequently asked questions

Medically reviewed

Content aligned with ACOG, NHS UK and Mayo Clinic. Reviewed by Dr. Maria Rehman, MD (OB/GYN). This page is educational and does not replace personal medical advice — call your obstetrician for any concern.