💬 Feeling Bigger, Breathless, and a Bit Emotional? Welcome to 24 Weeks Pregnant!

You're officially six months in, and this week is a BIG milestone — viability week! That means your baby would now have a chance of survival if born early. 🙌 And while you're not planning on that, it's still a powerful reminder of how far you’ve come, mama.

In this week’s guide, we’re sharing evidence-based, week-by-week pregnancy tips that go beyond the generic info — because you deserve the full picture.

👶 Baby at 24 Weeks: What’s Going On Inside?

• Size: About 1.3 pounds and the length of an ear of corn 🌽

• What’s developing: Lungs are maturing, taste buds are forming, and your baby’s face is fully formed!

• Kicks are stronger now, and you may even notice a little routine — like baby being more active at night (because of course 😅).

🤰 Your Body at 24 Weeks: Real Symptoms, Real Talk

• Round Ligament Pain: That sharp, stretchy feeling in your lower belly? Totally normal as your

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If you’re 23 weeks pregnant, congrats!

You’re more than halfway through your pregnancy journey, and whether you’re feeling like a glowing goddess or a tired hot mess (both are valid!), this week brings some big changes for both you and baby.

Let’s break it down.

🤰 What’s Happening to Your Body at 23 Weeks?

At 23 weeks, your uterus is around the size of a soccer ball and sitting above your belly button. You might start feeling:

• More consistent baby movements (those fluttery kicks are now full-on jabs!)

• Round ligament pain

• Increased appetite

• Slight swelling in your feet or hands

• A stronger need for support garments or belly bands

💡 Doula Tip: A belly support band can make a huge difference in easing lower back and ligament pain. Trust me—you’ll thank yourself.

👶 Baby Development This Week

Your baby is about 11 inches long and just over a pound. Their lungs are developing rapidly (though not quite ready for the outside world just yet), and thei...