The development of the baby in the 27th week of pregnancy marks the beginning of the third trimester of gestation and the end of the 6 months is characterized by fetal weight gain and maturation of its organs.
At 27 weeks the baby may be sitting or sitting, but this is not a cause for concern because the baby may turn upside down closer to the end of the pregnancy without any problem. If the baby is still sitting up to 38 weeks, some doctors can do a maneuver that causes him to turn, however, there are cases of women who have been able to give birth through normal delivery even with the baby sitting. But there are some exercises that can help the baby to change positions.
Here's how to help baby turn upside down: 3 exercises to help baby turn upside down.
As for the development of the baby in the 27 weeks we emphasize that your skin must be wrinkled due to the shortage of subcutaneous fat, the eyes begin to open and close and it can suck the finger. The fetus has a slim appearance but is very much like a newborn baby.
Fetal size at 27 weeks' gestation
The size of the fetus at 27 weeks is approximately 34.6 cm and it can weigh about 660 g.
Changes in woman
Changes in the woman at 27 weeks gestation may include the onset of varicose veins, hemorrhoids and cramps, talk to your doctor if this happens to you.
It's time to have the clothes and the suitcase tidied up for the hospital stay. Taking a birth preparation course can help you face the moment of birth with the calm and serenity that the occasion requires.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
