Pregnancy Development on Week 27

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus at 27 weeks' gestation?

Your baby is now the size of a cauliflower. Babies are very healthy now, weighing around 900g and about 36.8 cm long.

In the first week of this third trimester, your baby will look similar to his face at birth, only smaller. The lungs, liver and immune system still need to develop in their entirety, but if they are born now, your baby will have a very good chance of survival.

As hearing ability continues to grow, your baby may begin to recognize your voice and your partner's. Sounds heard by babies can be muffled because the ears are still covered with a thick layer of wax that protects the skin from cracking due to amniotic fluid.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of pregnant women on week 27?

Your body instinctively nurtures and protects your baby during pregnancy, but caring for newborns is a skill that must be learned. Consider applying to a birthing class through a hospital to learn about topics such as how labor works, options for relieving pain, what will happen after childbirth, common problems for newborns, infant protection, breast milk and formula milk, and CPR baby. Learning everything about birth and baby will help you feel more confident, especially if you are going to be a parent for the first time.

Maintain a pregnancy that runs 27 weeks

From mid to late pregnancy, your baby becomes stable in a position suitable for birth. To do that, the baby's head and the weight of the uterus must be stable on the sciatic nerve of your lower spine. This can cause pain, itching, and cramps that spread to your feet. Tips for removing your baby from squeezing your nerves and reducing sciatica include:

• Sitting: resting your legs can help reduce foot pain, sciatica and sciatica. Lying can also reduce this pressure if you can find the best position
• Warmth: using a hot compress can reduce pain. Soaking your body in warm water has the same effect.
• Exercising: leaning your pelvis or doing some stretching movements can reduce pressure
• Swimming: swimming and exercising under water can lighten the weight so this is a good choice if you have hip pain. Swimming helps stretch and increase back muscles and also relieve pain.
• Other methods: therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, or massage performed by a trained specialist can reduce your sciatica.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 27?

Until now, the possibility of giving birth to a premature baby is quite low, but it is better for pregnant women if they know the symptoms of preterm birth. These symptoms include:

• Cramps that are similar to cramps during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, or indigestion.
• Contractions every 10 minutes (or faster) and don't decrease when you change positions
• Low back pain or changes in low back pain
• Change in type of fluid from the vagina - for example, it becomes runny, or bleeds (even if it's only pink)
• Pain or pressure in the pelvis, thighs, or groin
• Lots of vaginal discharge

In fact, women with these symptoms do not always not deliver prematurely. The doctor is the person who best understands this so you should contact your doctor to ensure safety.

What tests do I need to know on week 27?

Several new tests were carried out during the test this month. When you are in the 3rd trimester, doctors can provide variable tests based on your needs and the doctor's style, they include:

• Weight and blood pressure tests
• Scan urine to check sugar and protein levels
• Fetal heart rate test
• Check the size of the uterus by touching the outside to see how it is related to birth
• Fundus height (uterine peak)
• Varicose legs, swollen hands and feet
• Glucose screening
• Blood test for anemia
• Inoculation of diphtheria

Report to your doctor any symptoms you experience, especially abnormal symptoms. Prepare a list of questions or problems that you want to discuss with your doctor to facilitate your consultation.