Week 27

27 weeks fetal development

How does a 27-week fetus develop?

Your baby will now be about the size of a cauliflower. At 27 weeks of age, the baby was very healthy, weighed nearly 900g and was about 36.8 cm long.

By the first week of the third trimester , your baby will look similar to when born, but thinner and smaller. Your baby's lungs, liver and immune system still need to be perfected, but if your baby is born now, your baby will still have a high chance of life.

Your baby's hearing continues to develop, and he or she can begin to recognize the voice of the mother as well as that of the father. The sounds your baby hears may not be clear because their ears are still covered with a thick layer of wax that protects the baby's skin from being cracked by amniotic fluid.

A change in the mother's body at 27 weeks of pregnancy

How does the mother's body change?

The body of a mother elected at 27 weeks of pregnancy is still instinctively nurturing and protecting her baby during pregnancy, but caring for a newborn is a skill that can only be acquired through learning. Consider signing up for birthing classes at your local community center or hospital to learn about topics like labor, pain relief options, what to expect after the baby is born, what to expect. Common problems in infants, preventing baby breaking, breastfeeding and formula or first aid and CPR when the baby is choking . Learn all you can about childbirth and babies to feel more confident, especially if you're being a mother for the first time.

The body is still the same as the 26th week of pregnancy, the mother can not lie on her back when sleeping, gets heartburn easily and urinates 2–3 times a night because the uterus is pressed against the bladder, pushing the bladder upward, causing This part causes the mother to urinate more and less.

What are the things you need to pay attention to?

From mid to late pregnancy, especially at the 27th week, the baby begins to settle in a position suitable for birth. However, to do that, the baby's head and uterus weight will have to lie firmly on the hip nerve in the lower part of the spine. So sciatica can lead to throbbing pain, tingling, numbness in the buttocks or lower back and spreading down one of the mother's legs. To move the baby out of the neural zone and relieve sciatica, try the following tips:

Sit:

Freeing mom's feet from being active can alleviate some of the leg pain and back pain associated with sciatica. Lying down can also relieve this pressure, as long as she finds out where she feels best.

Warm up:

A heating pad placed on the area where you are feeling pain can help relieve the pain. A long soak in a tub of warm water can work just as well.

Do exercise:

Tilting your pelvis or doing some stretching can also help you release the pressure you're feeling.

Swimming:

Swimming and water exercise are weightless so they are especially good when mom has hip pain. Swimming will help stretch and strengthen the back muscles and aid in pain relief.

Other methods:

Therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, or massage therapy can help reduce sciatica in the mother.

Doctor's advice about 27 weeks pregnancy

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

The mother's fetus is 27 weeks old. Although at this point, the risk of preterm birth is quite low, but mothers should still pay close attention to the signs of preterm birth such as:

Cramps are as frequent as during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea, nausea or indigestion

Frequent painful cramps every 10 minutes (or sooner) that don't get better when the mother changes positions

Persistent lower back pain or a change in the nature of lower back pain

Change in vaginal discharge, especially if it is a liquid like water or has a pale pink or brownish tinge with blood

You have pain or a feeling of pressure in your pelvis, thighs, or groin

Leaks water from the vagina in the form of a steady drip or a stream.

In fact, the majority of women with symptoms of preterm birth do not usually deliver prematurely. But only the doctor can be sure of this, so call the doctor right away. Calling your doctor is always the best way to make sure everything is safe.

What tests do you need to know?

Several new tests will be performed to check the health of the 27-week-old mother and fetus, the results obtained against the old indicators. In the last trimester of pregnancy, mothers can expect the doctor to perform the following tests, although there may be differences depending on the specific needs of the mother and the way of the doctor:

Measure your weight and blood pressure

Urine test to measure sugar and protein

Check the fetal heart rate

Measure the size of the uterus by touching the outside (feel it from the outside) to see how it correlates to the due date.

Height of the fundus (top of the uterus)

Varicose veins in the legs, swelling of the hands and feet

A blood sugar test checks for diabetes

Blood test for anemia

Vaccines against diphtheria

Symptoms the mother experienced, especially unusual symptoms

Make a list of questions or issues you want to discuss with your doctor about 27 weeks of pregnancy.

Maternal and fetal health at 27 weeks

27-week pregnant mothers need to know what to ensure safety during pregnancy?

1. Electrolytic hair removal

I probably don't know if electrolytic hair removal is safe for fetal development and mother's health. There is not enough research evidence to determine this case. Electrolytic epilation has been known for more than 100 years and there have not been any reports of negative effects of this method on pregnancy during that time. So if you have too much facial hair and really want to remove it during pregnancy, the risks of using electrolysis are minimal.

2. Manicure

Do you really want to do some poses with acrylic nails in salons? Be careful because acrylic mothers are more susceptible to fungal or bacterial infections in or around the nails. These are potential problems with acrylic nail powder application, even if you are not pregnant. Although it may not have a direct effect on the 27-week-old fetus, it is best to wait until the birth is complete and then beautify with this method.