You and your baby are putting on weight.27 weeks pregnant baby kicking a lot? He's active there and that's a good sign. Read all you need to know about your baby at 27 weeks in the womb.
Baby Development:
Your baby is now size of a head of cauliflower
Size of the baby when you are 27 weeks pregnant is that of lettuce. The baby's brain is developing special neurons that distinguish your voice from other voices. So go on, speak your heart out with your child. As soon as the baby is delivered, these talking sessions help the baby recognise your voice. Baby at 27 weeks pregnancy might nudge or kick when you throw light at your belly as its eyes are now open. The thumb sucking reflex is in action with your 27-week fetus & can be spotted in 27 weeks pregnant ultrasound
Body Changes
Your uterus is pressing against the inferior vena cava, the large vein on the right side of your body that returns blood from your lower limbs to the heart. This leads to oedema. You could also experience restless leg syndrome, meaning, having difficulty in keeping legs still. Light cramping called Braxton hicks, i.e, false contractions that happen to prepare your body for labour. Contact the doctor if you are experiencing 6 contractions in an hour which last at least 30 seconds, and don’t seem to go away. Week 27 pregnancy baby movements are now distinguishable from general hiccups or gastric movements.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
27 weeks pregnant symptoms:
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 27.- Inflamed and bleeding gums
- Restless legs
- Snoring
- Haemorrhoids
- Stretch marks & itchy abdomen
- Numb wrists and fingers- Carpal Tunnels Syndrome
- Darkening of the areola
- Forgetfulness
- Fetal movements
- Pelvic pressure
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Sore & leaky breasts
- Swollen hands and feet
- Headaches
- Bloating and constipation
- Indigestion and heartburn
- Leg cramps & backaches
- Thicker and shinier hair
- A heightened sense of smell
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:Puffy face? Try using ice cubes or cool pads to relieve. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid sleeping on your hands and propping your arms up with a pillow at night to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome. Elevate your feet slightly when you sit. Keep nursing pads handy to tackle leaky breasts. Always stand slowly after prolonged sitting or sleeping position as the blood pressure of the body is low at this stage. Try sleeping on your side with your knees bent and with one pillow between your legs and another one under your belly for support. Avoid heavy lifting. Wear loose fit breathable clothing to tackle the hot flushes. Stay away from skin or hair treatments involving harsh chemicals. Avoid taking hot baths, hot tubs, and saunas.