Pregnancy: 27th week
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The 27th week of pregnancy is characterized by the fact that the child weighs almost 900 grams, and his height is 37 cm. He sleeps and wakes up at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even takes his fingers in his mouth. With the development of brain tissue, the child's brain is very active, while the lungs are still not ready for independent functioning. If the baby was born now, he would need medical support.
Important: the development of each child is strictly individual. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of the development of fetal symptoms if you have a 27 week gestation.
27th week of pregnancy and changes in expectant mother
The second trimester is coming to an end, and you may notice some new symptoms. Together with the soreness of the lower back, the 27th week of pregnancy can be accompanied from time to time to appear cramps, especially at night. This is due to additional weight, which puts pressure on the veins of the legs. With a spasm, try to stretch your leg forward and relax your muscles, gently pull your toes onto yourself.
Think about methods of contraception after the birth of a child and discuss this issue with your doctor. In addition to orange juice "Vitamin C is needed? Try red bell pepper! It contains almost double the dose of vitamin C compared to orange juice" - Kayla.
Symptoms that can not be ignored if you have a 27 week gestation
A lot of unusual sensations and symptoms can appear during the bearing of the child, which is why it is sometimes difficult to distinguish the usual symptom from anxious. We offer you a summary of the symptoms that may be signs of serious problems. If you have a 27 week gestation and any of these symptoms appear, call your doctor immediately:
Up to 37 weeks:
- Pelvic pressure, back pain, abdominal cramps
- An increased amount of vaginal discharge or a change in the type of these secretions is watery, mucous or bloody
In any period:
- The child began to move less than usual
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge
- Burning with urination or lack of urine
- Severe or persistent vomiting, or vomiting accompanied by fever
- Chills or high fever
- Visual problems: diplopia, blurry picture or "floating objects"
- Any headache accompanied by visual problems, inarticulate speech or numbness
- Any swelling of the face or eyes, excessive swelling of the extremities or too rapid weight gain
- Severe or persistent heaviness in the lower leg
- Injury of abdominal cavity
- Fainting, frequent dizziness, heart palpitations
- Difficulty breathing, expectoration of blood
- Severe constipation or severe diarrhea, which lasts longer than 24 hours
- Constant intense itching
- Any health problem with which you usually consult a doctor, even if it is not related to your situation
27th week of pregnancy and activity
Sign up for feeding courses. If you become a mom for the first time and plan to breastfeed your baby, feeding courses are a good idea. Consult in this occasion with the doctor.
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