Twenty-four Weeks

• Unique footprints and fingerprints are present
• Outside sounds can be heard
• Actions such as hiccupping, squinting, smiling, and frowning may be seen through ultrasound
• The lungs have developed such that some premature babies may survive
• Surviving premature babies may have severe disabilities and require long-term intensive care
• The weight is about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
• The length is about 8 to 9 inches