Pregnancy Week 24
How big is your baby?
The measurement is now at around 11.81 inches (30cm) and your baby is now weighing approximately
1.32 pounds (600g).
How big are you?
Your uterus should be about 2 inches (5.1cm) above your belly button by now, which is almost
9.4 inches (24cm) above your pubic symphysis.
 How is your baby developing and growing
Your baby is starting to fill out and his/her face and body will be starting to look more like that of an infant at birth with each passing day, even if it only weighs a little over a pound and is still tiny.
Most of your babys weight gain at this stage is muscle, bone mass and developing
organs.
Changes In You
Some women suffer from nasal stuffiness during their pregnancy, or even frequent nosebleeds.
It is believed that this may be due to the hormonal changes that your body is going through as your body is changing and adapting with your pregnancy, which in turn causes the blood vessels in your nasal passageways to swell and bleed more
frequently.
Good ways of dealing or preventing this from happening is to use a humidifier,
increasing your fluid intake or to speak to your healthcare provider about
nasal decongestants which is safe to use during pregnancy.
Your Nutrition
Many women are concerned about what they can eat during their pregnancy, such as, Mexican food, spicy food, Greek or Thai if they eat out. It is safe to eat out during your pregnancy, but it is best to try and stick to the same kinds of foods as you eat at home or at least what you know you are comfortable eating. One thing you may find during your pregnancy is that foods you used to enjoy may give you heartburn or not agree with you and so you should avoid them.
You should be ensuring that your calcium intake is at the right levels.
You should be ensuring that your calcium intake is at the right levels.
Calcium during
pregnancy is important for both you and your developing baby. The calcium
will help you meet your requirements and help your babys teeth, bones, heart and
nerves develop. It was initially believed that 1200mg of calcium was needed each
day during pregnancy, but new research shows that pregnant women only need
1000mg per day.
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