During week 27 of pregnancy, the fetus weighs about 1 kg and measures about 35 cm. In the following weeks, the weight of the baby will triple. It is considered normal in the term newborn infant weighing 2,700 to 3,900 grams. This increase in weight of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy is important.
Newborns usually lose weight the first week of life. In cases in which the breast is given, the rise of milk does not occur until three or four days after birth.
During those days, the baby is fed, which is a pre- milk substance, very nutritious. The baby’s sucking stimulates milk production.
From the 32nd week of pregnancy, some women may begin to notice that a clear liquid leaking from her nipples.
The sleep-wake cycles of the fetus begin to regulate
Around the 27th week of pregnancy, sleep-wake cycles of the fetus begin to be regular. This does not mean that the fetus responds to a sleep schedule. Brain development means let’s start having relatively regular cycles, although the baby sleep not fully regulated until after the first year of life.
Still, the fetus spends most of the day sleeping, but you can start to observe that usually move every day around the same times. That is, it is usually more active at certain times of day.
Symptoms experienced by pregnant in week 27
The 27-week pregnant woman is experiencing the typical symptoms of the third quarter. These symptoms are associated with weight gain and hormonal changes.
Hormonal changes can cause mood swings. But these emotional disturbances may be increased by the feelings aroused by the birth and the baby’s arrivals are approaching. This is normal.
It is advisable for women to express themselves with their partner and loved ones, share their concerns, fears and desires. Many pregnant women are comforted to talk to others in the same situation. The courses prenatal or childbirth preparation can be a good place for it.
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