What to Expect When You Are Expecting at 6 Months Pregnant?

When you're six months (24 weeks) pregnant, you should know the signs of preterm labor such as abdominal pain and cramping, vaginal bleeding and an increase in pressure. Contact your doctor if you notice any of them.

  1. Height and Weight

    • At week 24, your baby will weigh about 1 to 1-1/2 pounds, and be about eight inches to one foot long.

    Development

    • Your baby's brain is still developing along with his taste buds. His lungs are also preparing for when he's born and his air sacs will need to inflate.

    Changing Body

    • Your uterus has raised and your belly should be about the size of a soccer ball. Your belly button may be popping out as well. It will return to normal after you give birth.

    Red, Itchy Palms

    • According to WhatToExpect.com, you may get red, itchy palms when you're about six months pregnant; this condition could spread to the soles of your feet as well.

    Gestational Diabetes

    • You should consider getting a glucose screening test between now and 28 weeks to test for gestational diabetes.

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