27 week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body

Some experts rank this week as a second trimester and others as a third trimester. But in any case, we can say that now you are close to the next milestone, and childbirth is not far off. Most mothers are tired of feeling awkward and clumsy, but the main thing is not to give up and not turn into a lazy dumpling, then time will fly by and there will be no "side" actions.

27 weeks pregnant - what's going on

The multiple inconveniences that have already been experienced are exhausting: all kinds of pains, constipation, shortness of breath, heartburn, bloating, frequent urge to use the toilet, fatigue, sluggishness, sleep problems- all this does not in the best way affect the psycho-emotional state of a woman. This week, swelling of the arms and legs is more often worried. This is a temporary anxiety that can be avoided simply by following the correct diet, normal exercise, and lowering the amount of salt you eat.

Do not lift weights, try to sit correctly (preferably on chairs with backs), keep your posture straight, start doing exercises that are designed specifically for women in position, they will help strengthen your back muscles and then the lower back will not bother. It is better to sleep on the left side. Take a walk every day, especially before bed. Try to avoid harmful external factors that can aggravate your condition with your baby.

Tune in to the positive, now the baby feels the same way as you, so try to protect yourself from neuroses and irritating factors. Rejoice in life, look for only the positive in everything, and then the rest of the perinatal period will pass like clockwork.

27 weeks pregnant - what happens to the baby

This week, the baby, just like you, has entered a new stage, now it will grow and develop somewhat more actively. Now his weight is about 900 g, and his full height is about 36 cm. Rapid development is not least associated with the rapid formation of the brain. Now the baby's pituitary gland begins to produce its hormone somatotropin, which is responsible for growth.

The thyroid glands begin their work, the production of pancreatic insulin is organized, the thyroid gland produces thyroxine and calcitonin, which affect the calcium content in the child's body, as well as for the formation of mental activity and metabolic processes.

Each time, the baby becomes less and less dependent on the mother's body and her hormone status, and can take over some of the functions at all, therefore, at week 27, a pregnant woman often feels relief if there was any discomfort before.

By this time, all the fundamental organs are fully formed, but the respiratory system and immunity continue their formation, carefully preparing for the responsible first launch. At week 27, the surfactant begins to form. This is a substance that helps the alveoli to open at the moment of the first breath. By the time the baby is born, this "component" should be enough in the body, otherwise the baby will have to be urgently connected to a special device. But even if the baby decides to be born now, modern medicine will be able to provide all the necessary conditions in order to bear the baby.

Now he looks more like a newborn baby: his eyes have formed, you can see the cilia, the nails grow, the hair and eyebrows are visible, the genitals are very clearly visible. The skin is still wrinkled, but it is no longer as bright red as it used to be and will only lighten further, now subcutaneous fat accumulates at an even greater rate.

The crumbs already fully open and close their eyes, it reacts well to light and its absence. And the baby behaves like a full-fledged baby: he feels smells, tastes, hears and distinguishes voices, plays and has his own regime.

Despite the fact that the child has already grown significantly, he still has enough room for coups and games. He continues to swim and move his legs towards his face. In such games, the limbs are trained and the muscles only get stronger each time. Mom already perfectly feels all the baby's movements and his acrobatic coups. Sometimes you can even guess what diligence the child is in now. Sometimes the baby may start to hiccup, but you should not worry about this, since this does not cause any discomfort to him.

27 week of pregnancy: photo

This is how the baby grew up at the 27th week of pregnancy.

Belly at 27 weeks pregnant

At week 27, every woman has an impressive belly. Indeed, now there is a whole toddler sitting there. However, with an ever-growing belly, so does the discomfort. It is becoming more and more difficult to do the once familiar simple things, but all these inconveniences are leveled by the expectation of the birth of a child. Along with the growth of the abdomen, unpleasant ones may begin to appear on it. stretch marks, which then will not go anywhere. Therefore, it is very important to start paying due attention to your body, regularly moisturizing it and applying special care products designed for pregnant women to problem areas. Pay special attention to the sensations in your stomach. So, for example, if severe pain occurs or he turns to stone, be sure to inform your supervising doctor as soon as possible.