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27 Weeks Pregnant
Your 27th week begins
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Your 27th week begins
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27 Weeks Pregnant
Your 27th week begins
Your baby is the size of a cauliflower.Your baby this week
This Week
“Your baby weighs about 1 kg at this stage and can still be in any position, even sitting. Do you know until when they can move into the correct position for birth?” Continue Reading
Your summary
- Development The baby is chubby, but will gain a lot more weight before birth.
- Schedule New blood and urine tests may be requested by your obstetrician. Go ahead and book them for the recommended week.
- 27 weeks is how many months? 27 weeks of pregnancy is 7 months. At week 27, you’ve just started month 7 of your pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 27
Amniotic fluid is essential during pregnancy, as its function is to protect the baby throughout gestation. Besides protection, it also serves as training for the baby, as they swallow and eliminate it through urine, helping the kidneys and bladder mature… Continue Reading
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 27
It is a rather uncomfortable exam, but extremely necessary. The pelvic exam is performed by touch to check the condition of the cervix. If your doctor sees the need, it can be performed monthly or only at the end of pregnancy… Continue Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 27
For women without private health insurance who do not wish to deliver through the public health system, there is a more comfortable—though more expensive—option: the birth plan. Some insurance brokers offer this service and provide full coverage on the day of delivery… Continue Reading
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 27
IMPORTANT: Clothes are getting harder to pick when you go out. Your belly no longer fits into the outfits you used to wear, even from early in pregnancy. Try wearing more comfortable clothes, looser dresses, and pants that don’t squeeze your belly.
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 27
Placenta previa or a low-lying placenta is considered a common condition since it refers to the position the placenta may take, and it does not pose any risk to the mother or the baby. However, it can cause bleeding during pregnancy and prevent a vaginal delivery.
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 27
IMPORTANT: Have you already set up your baby’s room? Crib, hygiene kit, sheets, even crib bumpers? Don’t leave it to the last minute, after all, there are so many details to sort out before delivery. The sooner it’s ready, the better!
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 27
The pelvic exam is indeed very uncomfortable and awkward for women. However, through it, possible issues in pregnancy can be detected, the cervix can be felt, and cervical dilation can be checked during labor.
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- At 27 weeks pregnant, your baby is already quite big, and mom and dad may even be surprised by their size and how much they’ve grown since the last ultrasound.
- The space inside the uterus is getting more cramped, and the baby may be lying sideways, sitting, or already head down.
- It is very common that at 27 weeks pregnant, the baby makes repetitive movements in the belly, also known as hiccups.
- The stomach is compressed and resized. That’s why eating becomes more and more complicated, as even a little fills the capacity.
- At 27 weeks pregnant, it is very common to experience varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and lots of leg cramps.
Your baby this week
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More information about 27 Weeks Pregnant
At 27 weeks pregnant, your baby is already quite big, and mom and dad may even be surprised by their size and how much they’ve grown since the last ultrasound. In fact, now is the ideal time to get a 4D ultrasound. Your baby measures about 38 cm and weighs about 1 kg! Growing fast and you can see it! Fetal development is almost complete, and now they only need to mature and gain weight for birth.
Baby’s Position in the Uterus
By 27 weeks of pregnancy, the space in the uterus is getting tighter, and the baby may be lying sideways, sitting, or already head down. However, there’s no need to worry, since before the end of pregnancy, they can still change positions several times.
Their skin is still very wrinkled and looks quite thin compared to the chubby baby that will be born. At 27 weeks, fat is now rapidly accumulating under the skin until the day they’re born.
Baby Hiccups
It is very common that at 27 weeks pregnant the baby makes repetitive movements in the belly, known as hiccups1. Even though they are not yet breathing air but amniotic fluid, your baby may have hiccup bouts throughout the day. These bouts last just a short while. Don’t worry, this is absolutely normal since it’s just diaphragm training.
Their brain at 27 weeks is well-developed and, in fact, very active. The grooved look of the brain surface is becoming more evident, and more brain tissue is starting to develop. All the sensory brain connections are in place and active. The baby is even able to dream at this stage of development!
How the Mother Feels
Mom, did you know your organs reorganize themselves inside your body during pregnancy? Yes, in order to make room for the growing uterus, the stomach, intestines, kidneys, and even the heart go through changes inside the body. They have to work twice as hard even when pressed against your back or ribs. The organs under the most demand during pregnancy are the lungs and heart, as they have to provide double the oxygen: for both mom and baby. That’s why it’s so hard to breathe during pregnancy. Your body is working to its limit and with less and less space. At this stage, pains can appear suddenly, and that’s normal2!
Changes in the Woman
The stomach is compressed and resized, making eating more and more complicated. Even a little food fills it up. The kidneys dilate, and any pre-existing kidney stones may cause symptoms. That’s why kidney stones are common in pregnancy3. Skin and hair can also change. In some women, hair looks better, and in others, it may become drier or oilier. It all depends on how the body reacts to hormonal changes.
At 27 weeks pregnant, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and a lot of leg cramps are very common. Talk to your obstetrician about how to prevent, reduce, or ease symptoms. There are some special maternity stockings that can help at this stage, in addition, of course, to rest and plenty of hydration.
External Factors
The most awaited day is getting closer and the anxiety keeps building. Have you already finished the layette? And your hospital bag? Get the list of essentials from your chosen hospital and organize everything so that on the day, nothing is forgotten. Hospitals provide the list of what you need to bring, both for yourself and the baby.
How many months is 27 weeks of pregnancy?
At 27 weeks, the pregnant woman is at the start of the 7th month of pregnancy.
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