27 weeks pregnant: Everything you need to know during this period

Congrats! You are almost done with the second trimester of your pregnancy. There are still three months before your baby finally sees the light in the outside world. In this article, we will once again discuss the different things you need to know if you are already 27 weeks pregnant!

When you have a baby inside your womb, chances are you have a lot of questions going through your head. If you are in 27 weeks pregnant, you will be more curious about the baby's position, symptoms, and other things that you should know before your delivery day. As we always do, we got them covered for you. Here is a 27 weeks pregnancy guide that contains useful details you should know by this time.

27 weeks pregnant is how many months?

If you are already 27 weeks pregnant, you are in your sixth month. This means that it is your second trimester and you will be waiting for another three months before the due date.

How big is your baby?

Every month, surely, you will be wondering how big is your baby. You will probably notice how your belly is starting to grow as your pregnancy progresses. It is about 14.41 inches in length, starting from the head to its toe. While its weight is 2.33 pounds now.

To give you a chance to picture how big it is, according to experts during your 27 weeks of being pregnant it is about the size of a cauliflower vegetable that you can see in the ultrasound. You will also start to notice little jumps inside your womb because your little one will move often now.

Your baby's development

Most probably, in the past few months, you have already searched about the different development you should expect with your growing baby. This time, we will list down the things you will experience during your 27 weeks of pregnancy.

In this week-by-week pregnancy guide, you'll learn that:

• Your baby's auditory ability is getting stronger by the day. Although it is still muffled, your baby can now hear you. So you might talk to him or her a lot more.
• He or she will also start the cycle of hiccups and respond more often to every food you consume. If you try spicy food, you might feel a belly spasm, but it is just a hiccup. By this time, you should be more aware of what you eat.
• He or she has also just discovered thumb-sucking. It’s not as bad as it sounds because it actually helps strengthen his jaws and cheeks.
• Your little one has also developed his or her muscle tone from all the punching, kicking, and rolling he or she has been doing.
• Your baby is getting ready for the outside world because he or she is not learning to breathe.

Pregnancy symptoms

There are several signs you would notice if you are entering your 27 weeks of pregnancy. Here are some of them:

• You will feel a tight grip on your uterus for a couple of minutes. It’s not painful, but definitely discomforting. These are called Braxton Hicks contractions. They prepare the uterus for actual contractions, so relax.
• You will see mild swelling in your ankle, feet, and hands. This is due to a condition called edema. It usually occurs when fluid is accumulated in your body due to increased blood flow and uterine pressure on your vena cava.
• You are still experiencing inflammation, swelling, or bleeding in the gums. Although it starts in the second trimester, this problem may continue until after delivery.
• Your legs may become jittery and tingle a bit--this is called restless leg syndrome. It could be due to iron deficiency.
• Pregnancy, especially at this stage, can lead to an increase in the face and body hair in addition to the hair on your head, which may be growing quickly and appearing healthier than ever.
• Urine leakage affects many pregnant women, especially later in the pregnancy. The pelvic floor muscles relax as a result of hormonal changes, which reduces their ability to support your bladder. Additionally, as your blood volume rises, your kidneys must process more fluid, which results in an increase in urine production.
• By this time, your belly button is likely totally exposed and may be clearly visible through your clothing.
• A dark line will appear that runs vertically across your abdomen are called a Linea Nigra in Latin, which means "a black line." This is usual and typical and won't have any adverse effects on your or the baby's health.

Pregnancy care

Of course, every month of your pregnancy should be taken care of. For your sixth month, here are the things you should remember:

• To strengthen the gums, practice good dental care. Visit the doctor if the bleeding persists, and floss every time you eat.
• If you are experiencing restless leg syndrome, try some gentle exercises to relieve yourself of body aches.
• To give the stretching skin greater flexibility and avoid stretch marks, nurture it with lotions and olive oil. Stretch marks are common during pregnancy, but if you moisturize your skin, they will be progressively less noticeable. Skin that is properly hydrated will be more elastic and tear-resistant.
• Keep a routine sleep schedule so you can maintain a healthy rest every day.
• You should eat more healthy foods including vegetables and fruits.
• In the evening, you must avoid consuming excessive liquid.
• Do more stretching and exercise regularly to get yourself ready for your upcoming delivery day.
• Search for more relaxation techniques and do them before sleeping.

Your checklist

Now that you are already aware of the symptoms, position, and other things you should know, this time we will enumerate your to-do things at 27 weeks pregnant:

• Start doing your research into placenta encapsulation if you are interested. If you want to know more about the process and which companies offer the services, click here.
• You can also start researching about cord blood banking, it is the process of storing the blood from the cord from the placenta. It has rich source of stem cells that you can use for stem cell transplant for the future diseases your baby might face.
• Sign up for more pregnancy tips or support groups to help you with many things you should do before giving birth.
• Plan your finances including insurance and other expenses you will need.
• Start to complete all the stuff your baby needs as well as the things you will use.
• You should have a target hospital to go to during the delivery day.
• Consult the doctor for information on breast milk. Now is when you will experience hormonal growth and therefore breast milk formation.

Your next week: 28 weeks pregnant

Your previous week: 26 weeks pregnant

Additional information from Jasmine Yeo

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