Twenty Seventh Week Of Pregnancy
You have now been pregnant for more than six months. Congratulations! Now, you are finishing second trimester and beginning the final one. Your baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals and sucking his or her fingers, perhaps.
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Your baby is as big as a head of lettuce at 27 weeks pregnant.
At this week, your baby looks like a thinner and smaller version of what he or she will look like after birth.
The lungs and nervous system of your baby continue to mature at this week.
What symptoms I can experience at 27 weeks pregnant?
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You will continue to experience previous pregnancy symptoms. At this stage, you’ve probably found some other ways to deal with them. Some of the most common symptoms are:
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You will continue to experience previous pregnancy symptoms. At this stage, you’ve probably found some other ways to deal with them. Some of the most common symptoms are:
- You may experience leg and muscle cramps. Stretching your legs and flexing your feet can help manage this problem.
- You may continue to suffer from Backaches. Gentle stretching and sleeping with huge pillows can help give your back a comfortable position.
- Constipation is another common symptom. Eating plenty of fiber foods and drinking enough water can help soften your stool.
- Haemorrhoids can occur due to the pressure which your baby is putting on your lower half.
- For some women, their skin, hair, and nails may start growing thicker or faster while for some others they might become more brittle.
- You can pee when you sneeze as your baby is putting a ton of pressure on your bladder.
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At 27 weeks, chances are you’re struggling to get enough sleep as your body adapts to your baby’s increasing size and the annoying symptoms. You can try some techniques to improve your sleep. Following care tips can help.
At 27 weeks, chances are you’re struggling to get enough sleep as your body adapts to your baby’s increasing size and the annoying symptoms. You can try some techniques to improve your sleep. Following care tips can help.
- Eat balanced and healthy diet.
- Exercise and stretch.
- Maintain a routine sleep schedule.
- Avoid excess consumption of liquid in the evening
- Use relaxation techniques before bed
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Your doctor will test you for gestational diabetes between 24 weeks to 28 weeks of your pregnancy. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that interfere with insulin production and resistance.
Your doctor will test you for gestational diabetes between 24 weeks to 28 weeks of your pregnancy. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that interfere with insulin production and resistance.
Early diagnosis can help you to go on to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Your doctor will ask you to follow a proper course of action to monitor and treat your blood sugar, in case; you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
