Baby is the size of a
cantaloupe
Baby this Week
- The skeleton is developing rapidly as the bone forming cells increase their activity.
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How Big is Baby?
Baby is 11.81 inches long (30 cm)
(Measured from crown to heel)
Baby weighs 1.32lbs (600 grams)
*Metrics above are estimates of baby at 24 weeks.
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Your Developments
- You may experience skin changes such as darkened nipples, stretch marks, splotches on cheeks and forehead, acne, redness on palms of hands and soles of feet.
- These are mainly due to increased hormone levels in your blood.
Pregnancy To Do’s
- Try to sit down with your feet up whenever possible.
- Rise slowly and support yourself.
![](https://www.duringpregnancy.com/wp-content/uploads/24weeks-womb-grad.jpg)