The development of the fetus week 27

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Tran Thi Mai Huong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

The twenty-seventh week of pregnancy marks the last two weeks of the second trimester, a major milestone for both mother and baby, and the beginning of the final stages of pregnancy.

At 27 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is now the size of a broccoli. On average, the baby weighs about 1 kg and is about 36.6 cm long. Due to the rapid growth rate, the baby's head grows heavier over time, along with the effects of gravity, the baby's spatial orientation will be changed.
The baby's eyes are developing and the retina is forming. Your baby is shaping his own wake and sleep patterns, so you can see that he's working on a schedule, a pattern, including when he's awake and active as well as when he's asleep and still. calmer
Baby's brain continues to form and develop, although there is no definitive proof, experts say that baby can now dream. Please note that babies react very strongly to sounds and temperature changes from the environment.
As your baby gets older, he'll respond to feelings of disagreement. Baby can be more active when mom is walking on the street, baby can hear sounds from traffic vehicles, and also there are melodies or songs that make our little friends excited.

Besides increasing cravings, you may also experience heartburn. Eat foods that are light and less spicy to prevent heartburn. If heartburn during pregnancy is so severe that it makes it difficult to sleep or eat, talk to your doctor about measures that will help ease your symptoms.
Getting enough rest is important to you at twenty-seven weeks of pregnancy and beyond. Overexertion can cause extreme fatigue, even loss of consciousness, fainting, and high blood pressure. Mothers should also be careful not to overheat. Taking a warm bath can help you relax, but it shouldn't be too hot, too high a temperature can cause your blood pressure to spike, cause nosebleeds or fatigue.

Mother should pay more attention to skin care when the belly is getting bigger and bigger. Mothers can nourish their skin with lotion or olive oil to increase skin elasticity and prevent stretch marks. Stretch marks are common during pregnancy, but you can make them smaller and lighter with adequate hydration. Well-moisturized skin will stretch darker and be more difficult to crack.
Mother's navel is pushed out completely, even showing up under clothes. You may notice a dark straight line along your belly, this hyperpigmentation line is common and normal, nor does it have any negative effects on the health of you and your baby.

The appetite increases as the mother enters the third trimester. The most important thing of all is that you should only choose healthy foods and stay away from sweets, fats and carbohydrates.
Avoid eating junk food, as well as foods that are too spicy or too salty. It's easy for both you and your baby to gain weight from this point on, so try not to gain more than the recommended amount.
Shortness of breath and chest pain are common symptoms at 27 weeks of pregnancy, but see your doctor right away if the pain gets worse or makes you uncomfortable. Swelling of the face, hands, neck, ankles and feet is completely normal. However, if you're having trouble getting dressed or getting your feet in your shoes due to swelling, tell your doctor right away. The more you rest, the less edema symptoms you get.

During the 27th week of pregnancy, the mother will not have an ultrasound if there are no problems to check. But in the following cases, the doctor will order an ultrasound for the mother:
Baby hiccups too much The baby has little or no movement The baby is too active or kicks continuously for many hours Unusual swelling or symptoms symptoms of preeclampsia Any specific symptoms or health problems due to the mother's medical history During this time, try to find out as much information about the newborn baby, because after the birth it is both research and development. will be much more difficult. If your current life situation is too stressful, consult a professional about how to manage stressful situations and how to respond to it.

Make sure you understand the following doctor's advice:
What is normal swelling and cramps, what are warning signs. Depending on the condition of each pregnant woman, the doctor will instruct the mother how to monitor the symptoms and how to distinguish them from the danger signs. How to relieve back pain. The older the baby, the more uncomfortable the mother feels. Your doctor will teach you how to relieve your pain and make you more comfortable. Treatment of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a common symptom of pregnancy, but can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Talk to your doctor about safe medications and other treatments to relieve itching and burning. Vinmec International General Hospital offers a Package Maternity Care Program for pregnant women right from the first months of pregnancy with a full range of antenatal check-ups, periodical 3D and 4D ultrasounds and other routine tests to ensure that the mother is healthy and the fetus is developing comprehensively. Pregnant women will no longer be alone when entering labor because having a loved one to help them during childbirth always brings peace of mind and happiness.
In addition to regular check-ups, pregnant women will also be advised on nutrition and exercise so that the mother can gain weight reasonably while the fetus still absorbs nutrients well. Pregnant women will be consulted and checked for health under the close supervision of experienced and specialized obstetricians, helping mothers gain more knowledge to protect their health during pregnancy as well as minimize complications affecting mother and child.
Pregnant mothers from 27 weeks can refer to: Maternity package 27 weeks