PREGNANCY
27 Weeks Pregnant: Buh-Bye 2nd Trimester!
Do you feel some bubbly, fluttery feelings in your belly? That may be your baby hiccuping!
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Dr. Harvey Karp
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PREGNANCY
Scritto da
Dr. Harvey Karp
CONDIVIDI QUESTO ARTICOLO
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Feeling extra warm these days? That’s thanks to pregnancy hormones—and your growing bub, who actually has a slightly higher body temperature than you. At around 900g (about 2 pounds) and over 30cm long from head to toe, your little one is taking up more space than ever.
Those bubbly, fluttery feelings in your belly? They might be hiccups! This is how your baby practises using the diaphragm, preparing for those first breaths after birth. While hiccups have been happening for weeks, around now is often when you’ll really notice them—a sweet reminder of the little person growing inside.
At 27 weeks, your baby is about the size of a trainer/sneaker.
You’re roughly 6¼ months pregnant—and officially in the third trimester!
From here, your baby begins to gain weight rapidly—about 200g a week—and you’ll likely notice your bump growing quickly too.
As your skin stretches, it may feel dry or itchy. Switch to soft, breathable fabrics like cotton, and keep your skin well moisturised. After a shower, pat dry and apply a rich balm such as cocoa butter or shea butter. Creams that are mostly water tend to be less effective.
Back aches are common now, caused by pregnancy weight gain, hormones, weaker core muscles, and postural changes. While it can feel counterintuitive, gentle movement often helps. Try:
If your back pain persists or worsens, always check in with your midwife or doctor.
Your body is preparing for breastfeeding. You may feel tingling or burning in your breasts, your nipples may have darkened, and you might notice a little yellow colostrum (early milk) leaking. Don’t squeeze it—too much stimulation can trigger mastitis (a breast infection).
If you have flat or inverted nipples, now’s the time to mention it to your midwife or GP. They may suggest breast shells to gently draw out the nipple and make breastfeeding easier.
"Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." —Elizabeth Stone
Avvertenza: Le informazioni presenti sul nostro sito NON sono consigli medici per alcuna persona specifica o condizione. Sono solo intese come informazioni generali. Se avete domande o preoccupazioni mediche riguardo vostro figlio o voi stessi, si prega di contattare il vostro fornitore di assistenza sanitaria. Il latte materno è la migliore fonte di nutrizione per i neonati. È importante che, in preparazione e durante l'allattamento al seno, le madri seguano una dieta sana ed equilibrata. L'allattamento misto (seno e biberon) nelle prime settimane di vita può ridurre la produzione di latte materno e la decisione di non allattare al seno può essere difficile da invertire. Se decidete di utilizzare il latte artificiale per neonati, dovreste seguire attentamente le istruzioni.
