💬 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...

Congratulations, Mama! You’re four weeks pregnant and just beginning the incredible journey of pregnancy.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, excited, or both, it’s completely normal. This blog post will walk you through what’s happening with your body, your baby, and how to set yourself up for a healthy pregnancy journey.

What’s Happening with Your Body?

At four weeks, your body is starting to adapt to support your baby’s growth. Here’s what you might notice:

• Fatigue: Your body is working overtime, so don’t be surprised if you feel more tired than usual.
• Tender Breasts: Hormonal changes might make your breasts more sensitive.
• Bloating: Increased hormones can cause some discomfort early on.

Fun fact: Your body is producing a lot of HCG, the pregnancy hormone that causes many early pregnancy symptoms.

What’s Happening with Your Baby?

Your baby is the size of a poppy seed and officially an embryo! At this stage, they are made up of two layers—the epiblast and hypobla...