27th Week Of Pregnancy – What Happens Then?

During the 27th week of pregnancy , the baby continues to develop and prepares for birth.

This week, the mother can feel every movement that the baby makes with her arms and legs. In fact, she can even sense when the child is hiccuping.

The mother and child communicate and understand each other at this point. She notices if the child is resting or if he feels restless. By massaging her stomach, she can calm the little one down.

What to expect during the 27th week of pregnancy

• The stomach is now growing fast. The baby occupies almost the entire uterus, and it can make many women feel physically uncomfortable. You may have difficulty moving and you may also have difficulty resting.
• You’re getting hungrier. The hunger you experience is often a sign of what your body needs. It is therefore important that you listen to what your body is saying to you. For example, if you want ice cream, your body may need fat or calcium.

• New symptoms occur, including back pain and pain in the pelvic area and thighs. This is because the body is getting ready for the baby’s arrival. Your legs and muscles are adjusting for the birth itself.
• You more often get mood swings for no apparent reason. For example, you can go from being happy to being scared without explanation.
• You may experience a greater appetite. At this point, many women feel that they want to eat constantly, but if they also have a sedentary lifestyle, it can cause them to put on more pounds than they should. If you are not careful, it can affect the birth.
• You may feel more cramps, especially in your legs. Women now generally experience more cramps during the night. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes to relieve the cramps. It can also be good to massage the affected area.

Skin changes and larger breasts

• The skin may become darker in certain areas of the body. This is due to a higher concentration of melanin.

• The breasts continue to grow and you can see small veins under the skin surface. It is important that you treat the skin on your breasts with lotions that are specially designed to treat stretch marks. You will also get small lumps around the nipples, but this is perfectly normal.
• It is time to start thinking about whether you want to attend courses that prepare you for childbirth. These can help you understand the different stages of childbirth, and it is a good opportunity to get answers to any doubts.

Your baby during the 27th week of pregnancy

The baby’s body is accumulating fat which helps the fetus to maintain body temperature in the womb. It is also a collection of calories that the little one can use during the first days after birth.

If you do a 3-dimensional ultrasound during the 27th week of pregnancy, you can see detailed pictures of the baby. You can also see facial features, the size of the baby’s hands and feet, and certain movements.

During the 27th week of pregnancy, the baby’s internal organs are being completed. The digestive system and the respiratory system often mature quickly.

The nervous system also develops, and the fetus begins to be able to move its eyelids. It opens and closes its eyes, sucks on its fingers and alternates between periods when it sleeps and wakes up.

Time goes by so fast when you are pregnant. Before you know it, you will be able to look into the little one’s eyes and wonder where time went! Enjoy your pregnancy, because no two are alike.