Baby development

The baby's development in the 27th week of pregnancy marks the beginning of the 3rd trimester of gestation and the end of 6 months, and is characterized by fetal weight gain and maturation of its organs.

During this period, the pregnant woman may feel the baby kicking or trying to stretch into the uterus, which is now a little tighter

At 27 weeks, the baby may be on his side or sitting, which is not a cause for concern, as the baby may be turned upside down closer to the end of the pregnancy. If the baby is still seated until 38 weeks, some doctors may perform a maneuver that makes him turn, however, there are cases of women who managed to give birth through normal delivery even with the baby sitting.

Baby development at 27 weeks

The 27-week-old baby has wrinkled skin due to a shortage of subcutaneous fat, his eyes start to open and close and he can suck his finger. The fetus has a thin appearance, but is already quite similar to a newborn baby.

Despite being more developed, the brain and lungs are still in the process of development. In the case of boys, the testicles go all the way down to the scrotum, however, in some cases, this only happens after delivery.

At 27 weeks, the baby may be on his side or sitting, and he can turn upside down closer to the end of the pregnancy. If this does not happen by 38 weeks, the doctor can make a maneuver for the baby to turn or the mother can also do exercises to help the baby change position. Here's how to help your baby turn upside down with exercise.

Fetus size and weight at 27 weeks

The size of the 27-week-old fetus is approximately 34.6 cm and it can weigh about 1 kg.

Changes in women

Changes in the pregnant woman at 27 weeks of gestation may include difficulty in breathing, due to the pressure of the uterus against the diaphragm and frequent urge to urinate, because the bladder is also under pressure.

It's time to have the clothes and suitcase packed for the hospital stay. Taking a birth preparation course can help you view the moment of birth with the calm and serenity that the occasion requires.

Your pregnancy by trimester

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