27th week of pregnancy for mother and baby - 7th month of pregnancy
You have reached the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy and this means that the seventh month of your journey has already begun, which will lead you to the moment of birth and to the meeting with your baby. surely you have already had the opportunity to see it with the ultrasound. But what else do you need to know for the expectant mother? Before reading further, here is a video with the things not to do during pregnancy.
Symptoms
We have collected the typical symptoms of the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy. Here they are below.
- food cravings
- frequent urge to pee due to the pressure made by the child on the bladder
- pain in the round ligament of the uterus
- insomnia
- shortness of breath and pain in the ribs
- joint pain in the thighs, hips and back
- constipation, bloating, indigestion and bloating
- contractions of Braxton Hicks
- congested nose
- burning throat
- cramps in the lower limbs
- varicose veins
- hemorrhoids
- strange dreams due to the increase in hormone levels
- pain in the coccyx
- itching around the belly, back and breasts
- hot flashes alternating with chills
- swollen and bleeding gums
- mood swings
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27th week of pregnancy: changes in the woman's body
The belly of the expectant mother grows more and more adapting more to the development of the baby.
Some women are afraid of giving birth prematurely. And some of them, in fact, have symptoms of threatening premature birth (prior to 37 weeks of amenorrhea). These are contractions, which become stronger and more numerous, and blood loss. If you happen to have fluid leaks, you need to go to the hospital right away. In this case, they will perform tests to identify the cause of the leaks and the precise nature of the fluid (which may be urinary in nature ... maybe you were just a little scared!). Don't worry, being followed by a doctor will it allows you to monitor certain parameters such as the appearance of the cervix, to know exactly what stage you are in. About 7% of pregnancies end with a premature birth: it is therefore preferable to look at yourself in the last period of pregnancy. Remember: by the end of the seventh month, you must deliver the maternity form to the INPS and the employer. On this occasion you can apply to work also the eighth month of pregnancy.
Have you already chosen the name for your baby? If you run out of ideas, get inspired by our list of names for all tastes!
The growth and development of the baby at the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
The baby in the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy is about the size of a cauliflower; it measures 36 centimeters, and weighs about 900 grams. This means that, within the few weeks that divide you from birth, your baby's weight will triple!
His brain and nervous system continue to grow during this period, increasingly controlling the functioning of all organs.
The outward appearance of the baby will be more and more defined and similar to what it will have after birth, even the skin is becoming more opaque and is preparing to be able to regulate the body temperature outside the uterus.
The lungs are already well developed, but if the baby were to be born during the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy, he would have a high chance of survival, but would have to stay for quite some time in the NICU, to ensure that his lungs are healthy. able to function by inhaling oxygen.
If the fetus is a boy, the testicles will descend into the scrotum at just 27 weeks of pregnancy, while the female fetus will now develop all the follicles of the ovaries.
The child can perceive and recognize the sounds and voices of both parents: consider that what he hears is very muffled, but some studies have shown that talking to the baby or making him hear sounds, can establish a real communication with him .
Your child in the seventh month may begin to open his eyes and blink, as all of his major optical structures are in place. By always remaining within the five senses, the baby will develop fetal taste buds, which will decrease in number after delivery.
The days of the fetus in the belly follow a specific sleep-wake rhythm: children are usually more active at night, disturbing the sleep of the mother who instead tries to sleep.
On the contrary during the day, they sleep soundly. All this is due to the fact that the mother's movements during the day are perceived as a rocking that makes them fall asleep, instead of at night, when these movements stop, the little one tends to wake up.
Here are some actions that make the child active:
- drink something cold
- eat something sweet or spicy
- doing physical activity
If you feel small, rhythmic movements that last for a few minutes, the baby could probably have hiccups, caused by involuntary movements of the diaphragm following maturation of the lungs.
Our advice
Sex and pregnancy: how's it going?
The third trimester is certainly not famous for acrobatics in bed ... You feel fatigued and, even if you can still have sex, intercourse is starting to get a little uncomfortable because of the baby bump! Your partner has to be careful not to cause you pain with penetration.
Making love until the moment of childbirth: is it possible?
Yes, you can continue making love until the moment of delivery. But, in reality, few couples do. In most cases, at the end of the pregnancy, the expectant mother is bothered by the belly and fatigued, even there. man is focused on childbirth and is afraid of hurting the baby (unfounded fear!).
Thus many couples stop having sexual intercourse during the last few weeks of pregnancy. In fact, having sex during this time is absolutely possible and not dangerous. Can making love until the end of pregnancy cause premature birth? No!
This is a question that doctors have long asked themselves, coming to a conclusion: if a pregnant woman is in good health, having sex during pregnancy does not increase the risks of premature birth. On the other hand, if your pregnancy presents any problems, your doctor may advise you not to have sexual intercourse.
Pregnant is desirable?
Many women worry that their rounded body is no longer "desirable" during pregnancy. In fact, if a woman feels fulfilled and happy to have a child during pregnancy, she can be radiant, even with a baby bump! It is therefore important that her partner knows how to find a way to reassure her of his love and desire! Because pregnancy is a period in which you are particularly fragile ...
Useful information not to be forgotten
- Make an appointment for the third ultrasound between the 30th and 32nd week
- Fifth compulsory prenatal gynecological examination, blood analysis, complete urine examination
- Beginning of childbirth preparation courses
- Begin to prepare the room and the necessary for the baby
