27th week of pregnancy: KTR (coccyx-parietal size) of the fetus 23 cm, weight about 1 kg. The fetal body position is getting closer to the standard position of the embryo. Some unpleasant sensations in the expectant mother may require an urgent call to the doctor.
What month is it?
The 27th obstetric week is the 25th from conception or the seventh lunar month of pregnancy. Read more about the timing and calculations here..
The third trimester begins. It is considered the most difficult for the entire period of bearing a child.
What happens to the fetus
Your baby grows and begins to feel a certain tightness of the uterine cavity. The grown legs and handles the baby literally has nowhere to put. So at rest, the baby more and more often takes the optimal posture for the fetus: pulls the crossed legs and arms to the tummy and chest. When the time comes for childbirth, it is precisely this position of the body (head down) that allows the child to normally, without complications, pass through the birth canal of the mother.
Now the fetus is not necessarily 100% correct. It can be arranged across the uterus, and somehow diagonally. Upon examination, the doctor may tell you that the fetal head is right under your ribs. Do not be alarmed. By the time of birth, the baby still has time to turn as it should.
This is what the fetus looks like at the twenty-seventh week:
The fetal movements are felt more intensely with each week. Sometimes you may feel like your entire stomach is trembling from the inside. At such moments, it is customary to talk about the hiccups of the fetus. It is believed that children who often suck their fingers often hiccup in the womb.
The fetal brain and its nervous system are being improved, they are forming new neural connections. Thanks to this, a more ordered alternation of the periods of sleep and wakefulness of the baby begins. By the signals of the brain, the fetus makes many movements, as if training. The baby moves its fingers and limbs, imitates respiratory movements.
Approximately at a period of 27 weeks of gestation, the fetus completes the development of lacrimal glands and ducts.
The full growth of the fetus is approximately 34 cm (from the top of the head to the heels), weight about 1 kg.
Woman's feelings
Reviews of mothers about the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy can be completely opposite. Some already feel that they are tired of pregnancy, they want to more likely inform and give birth to a baby. This is especially common during pregnancy with twins. Indeed, in this case, the woman’s body carries a huge load.
Other mothers do not experience any problems and complications and continue to enjoy their situation. Most often this occurs in healthy women with normal weight, a fully established diet and in the absence of stress.
Here are some reviews of mommies from different forums:
Natalie: I have a second pregnancy.In principle, everything is fine, but heartburn torments! I can not anymore!!!
Guest_Olenka:Hello! We have an interesting situation in general: 27 weeks, and I gained only about 2.5 kg (with an initial weight of 56). Doctors grumble a little, but the baby seems to be developing normally. cool.gif I eat everything I want. Basically, it is meat, vegetables, fruits. For sweets, not particularly drawn. The tummy is growing, especially recently. And a little bit of weight at all. They say you should not worry. It's just that everything is well absorbed and goes to a rabbit.
Irina Rakhimyanova:I, too, have long felt how he hiccups! these are such muffled and rhythmic, barely noticeable taps.
Zaya-I-I: I already distinguish hiccups from jerks. How cool it is !!!! Today was at the doctor, she scolded me. Before pregnancy, I weighed 57 kg, and now I weigh 67.8 kg at 27 weeks, and walk for another 3 months. You’ll have to close your mouth over the lock, but you’d like to eat.
Esprit: We are also 27 weeks old !! my goodness already so much, but everything flew quickly !!! my tummy is also trembling !!!! I was worried at first, I thought something was wrong, because I hadn’t read about it anywhere !! but then Sedna read that someone also had a tummy tremble !!! why is this interesting ??? but to distinguish when the baby hiccups and when not yet I can’t !! well, nothing !! is still ahead !!
And here is the tummies at 27 weeks:
The abdomen has grown so much that in a standing position it is impossible to see your own legs. Climbing stairs, squats and long walking sometimes seem almost unbearable. But if you maintain motor activity, this problem can be dealt with.
It is very important now to learn how to analyze your condition. This is necessary in order to distinguish the inconvenience of pregnancy from possible complications. Consider the various sensations and their meaning.
Discomfort and complications
Listed below are the most common symptoms you may experience. Compare with your senses and always remember about alarms.
- Cramps in the calf muscles. They happen at any time, regardless of your physical activity. Do not confuse with “goose bumps”. With cramps, the muscle contracts itself and as if freezes, it can be very painful. With such sensations, you need to pull on the toe of the affected leg, grind the lower leg. If such phenomena are rare and quickly pass, there is no cause for alarm. Tell the doctor about antenatal consultations about persistent cramps. He will adjust your diet, prescribe an additional examination or medications. In general, this unpleasant condition does not threaten your baby in any way.
- If the stomach hurts as if something is pressing on it, this is already a signal of a dangerous condition. Two other severe symptoms are pulling back pain and a feeling of discomfort, as with menstruation. One or more of these symptoms indicate a threat of premature birth. Either go to the doctor immediately or call an ambulance.
- Vaginal discharge should not be profuse and / or bloody. Report any changes in the nature of the discharge to your doctor. Pathological discharge with pain, as in paragraph 2, is a reason to call an ambulance.
- The intensity of the fetal movements decreases noticeably, the movements disappear completely - consult a doctor, he will direct you to CTG (cardiotocography, checking the work of the fetal heart).
- High blood pressure, swelling that does not go away, “flies” in front of your eyes - you may have late toxicosis. Read about it here. Visit a antenatal clinic as soon as possible.
- Only one leg swells, pain and frequent headaches are felt in it. Do not attribute such symptoms to fatigue or stress, see a doctor.
- If you have previously noted any hormonal disorders, a complication may occur - premature cervical dilatation. The attending gynecologist must definitely monitor your condition.
- Other unpleasant sensations that may occur: nausea and vomiting, as with poisoning, pain during urination, fever, lack of stool for a day or longer. Do not self-medicate, consult a doctor.
Unpleasant pregnancy companions. Heartburn, thrush and sore tooth. How to cope with this in the third trimester?
Emotional condition
Many pregnant women notice that they are becoming calmer. Specific hormones contribute to this. Nevertheless, mood swings are not excluded. Too strong emotions cause a real hormonal storm in the blood of the fetus, so it’s better to restrain feelings.
Your dreams can become extremely vivid and realistic. Why this happens in pregnant women, no one knows.
Despite physical problems, many mothers experience a real uplift in their souls. I would like to start repairs in the apartment, quickly equip the nursery, to do landscape design at the cottage. Unfortunately, all such work can only be managed. Any heavy loads are now dangerous for the baby.
Weight
Moms often ask: if you gain 9-13 kg during the whole pregnancy, and the baby usually weighs 3-3.5 kg, where does the rest of the body weight come from? And will not excess weight remain after childbirth? It is important to consider that amniotic fluid is approximately a liter, that is, 1 kg, the uterus and placenta also have their share in the total body weight of a woman. Each breast is heavier, blood volume increases. Plus, small reserves, because during labor a huge amount of energy is consumed.
If you establish a healthy diet after childbirth, wear a bandage and, if possible, actively move, the weight will probably quickly return to normal.
Recommendations
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- Strictly follow the diet, now it is undesirable to allow yourself any deviations. Adjust your diet as recommended by your doctor.
- Before going to bed, sit as comfortable as possible. Stock up on extra pillows and place them under the stomach, between the knees, under the back.
- Do not be shy about your duck walk, do not try to straighten up. Your back leans back to balance a grown stomach.
- Watch your weight gain closely.
- Sometimes when sneezing, a few drops of urine may be released. This is unpleasant, but should pass after childbirth. Use daily underwear pads.
- Training fights should be rare and irregular. If possible, record the time when contractions occur. This will help to recognize the norm and violations.
- If you have not yet come up with a name for the baby, think about options.
- Air travel is a dangerous event for pregnant women. Differences in pressure and height can lead to premature birth. If you still need to fly, you will need to consult a doctor. The travel agency may require a medical certificate stating that you are allowed to fly by plane.
- Sign up for courses on preparing for childbirth and caring for the baby, you can along with the father of the child.
- Be sure to talk with your baby, you can even read fairy tales aloud.
- With itching of the chest, abdomen and hips, do not allow yourself to comb your skin. Use special anti-stretch marks or quality olive oil.
- Enjoy the sexual side of life with your father if you have no contraindications. These include: multiple or low pregnancy, the threat of miscarriage.
- If you are working or studying, discuss important issues with family and management. For example, on what day you have to go on maternity leave, whether it will be necessary to transfer cases to a substitute employee, which of your relatives will help in caring for the child, and so on.
- If you are scheduled for an unscheduled ultrasound, you can take your husband or older child with you. The sight on the scanner screen will surely be unforgettable for them.
Ultrasound photo:
Diet, personal care and a good mood will help you and your baby safely wait until the end of pregnancy.
Video guide: 27th week of pregnancy what happens to the fetus, cramps, symptoms of preterm birth
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I remember my 27th week. Then my baby turned over (sat on the ass). The gynecologist said that nothing terrible would turn upside down, but exercises should be done: on the gymnastic ball and, of course, the knee-elbow pose. And it worked, baby rolled over. Even at this time, I was suffering from edema, I was helped by fruit from frozen cranberries.
At this time, I was tormented by heartburn, so I went everywhere with pills for heartburn, plus leg cramps at night just freaked out, but I started to take vitamins with magnesium and iron and it saved me) I didn’t feel fatigue, on the contrary fluttered like a butterfly and mentally hovered in the clouds)))