Baby Development Milestones at Pregnancy Week 27
At pregnancy week 27, your baby continues to practice inhaling and exhaling. She may not have seen or heard much but science shows your little munchkin can now dream. They can also hiccup, such as in reaction to your eating spicy foods, but you are likely to feel this as rhythmic kicking or jumping movements. By now, you know how much your baby moves and if you notice a significant drop in activity, contact your healthcare provider. It could be an indication that something is unwell.
She weighs about 1100 grams, measures about 37cm from crown to toe and is as big as sweet melon at 27 weeks pregnant. Also, if you had a premature birth this week, your baby’s chances of survival are 85 percent and would be able to breath on her own with a little medical assistance.
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Your Changing Body at Pregnancy Week 27
Getting into your third trimester, this new phase of your pregnancy comes with different symptoms and pregnancy week by week signs. At the 27th week of pregnancy, you may notice cramping in your feet but taking a short walk or flexing your toes should help.
Your legs may also feel tingling and jittery. If you also feel an urge to move your leg, you could be experiencing the restless leg syndrome which affects on average one in four pregnant women. It is believed to be genetic or caused by certain dietary factors like iron deficiency or reaction to certain foods. If your doctor confirms that you are not lacking in iron, then you may have to live with these symptoms up to delivery. Hang in there mama.
Now is the time to start attending birth classes. Malaica’s birth preparation classes empower you and your partner for labor and birth through expert-led sessions that teach you things such as pain management, breathing techniques, labour positions, safe exercises, how to identify labour, and more.
It is also good to have a doula, midwife or your chosen birth partner accompany you for these classes for informed support when the time comes. You should also have started bonding with your little one by talking to them, singing or even reading her a book.
Next Week: Pregnancy Week 28: Baby’s Development and Your Body’s Changes
Pregnancy Week 27 Tip
Finally, as your pregnancy becomes more obvious, expect to hear all forms of unsolicited advice from family, friends and even strangers. “It can be irritating but I learned that most of them are well-meaning. Just listening to them doesn’t mean that you have to take their advice,” counsels Mwende Mutua, a mother of one.
Third Trimester Personalized Pregnancy Care at Malaica
As you enter the third trimester, your antenatal clinics moves from monthly to after every two weeks. Your pregnancy care also shifts to regular monitoring of the baby and to prepare you physically, mentally, and emotionally for labour and delivery.
Malaica’s antenatal care remains committed to providing personalized, holistic, and evidence-based support to ensure a healthy pregnancy and birth. At this stage, our virtual psychologist takes care of your mental health while our exclusive 24/7 midwife hotline is there to offer support whenever you need it because during pregnancy, emergencies don’t have a timing.
Book a consultation with us today to learn how Malaica can empower your pregnancy in the third trimester and beyond after delivery.
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