{"id":1343,"date":"2022-01-21T22:14:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-22T04:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:46:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:46:28","slug":"27-weeks-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/week-by-week\/27-weeks-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Weeks Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is what you might experience 27 Weeks Pregnant<\/h2>\n

What changes are occurring with your body?<\/h3>\n

By 27 weeks pregnant, you can feel your baby move much more. Some of your baby’s movements could be due to hiccups, while others feel like your baby is participating in an aerobic workout. Many women find these movements comforting, and these often help strengthen the bonding process between mother and child. Many women ask questions concerning how often they should feel their baby move. Later in pregnancy, you may be asked to determine your baby\u2019s kick count<\/a>, but for now, you just want to make general comparisons. If your baby seems less active than normal, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n

How big is your baby?<\/h3>\n

Your baby is now 13 \u00be inches (35 cm) long<\/strong> and weighs 2\u00bc pounds (1 kg)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is happening with your baby at 27 weeks pregnant?<\/h3>\n

Around week 11<\/a> your baby\u2019s eyelids became fused, but around the 27th to 28th-week<\/a> babies can open and close their eyes. Your baby has also developed a regular wake and sleep cycle. Unfortunately, it may not be the same as yours. You may also begin to feel rhythmic movements in your uterus and wonder what is happening. It is likely that your baby has hiccups. This is completely normal and may occur quite frequently during this last part of your pregnancy as your baby\u2019s lungs continue to mature.<\/p>\n

What should you plan for during 27th week of pregnancy?<\/h3>\n

If you have not made arrangements for childbirth classes<\/a>, now is the time. Remember that you want to have them completed by the time you have finished 37 weeks<\/a>. Talk with your healthcare provider about organizations that offer these classes. If you are a single mom, you may want to ask a friend, family member, or doula<\/a> to be your partner, or you might attend a special class designed for single women. We have provided links to some of the national organizations that provide childbirth classes. Check them out to see what is offered in your area.<\/p>\n