Introduction
Month 6 (weeks 21-24) is an exciting time—your belly is growing, and baby’s movements are stronger than ever! Your baby is getting ready for the final trimester with major developments. This guide, inspired by What to Expect When You’re Expecting, covers what’s happening this month.
What’s Happening to Your Baby?
By week 24, your baby is about 12 inches long and weighs around 1.3 pounds.
✔️ Stronger movements! Baby’s kicks and punches are more powerful.
✔️ Skin is developing layers and filling out with fat.
✔️ Lungs are developing—though baby still depends on you for oxygen.
✔️ Taste buds form! Baby can taste amniotic fluid.
✔️ Hearing improves—baby might react to loud sounds.
How Your Body is Changing
You might notice:
✔️ Braxton Hicks contractions—mild practice contractions.
✔️ Shortness of breath—your lungs are working harder.
✔️ Back pain—your belly is growing rapidly!
✔️ Heartburn—hormones slow digestion.
✔️ Swollen feet—extra fluid retention is common.
Final Thoughts
Month 6 brings stronger baby kicks, more body changes, and major growth! You’re getting closer to the third trimester—stay active and keep up with prenatal care.
