Second Trimester
Week 27 of Pregnancy
You're nearly at the third trimester - the final chapter of your pregnancy journey!
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Size of a
Broccoli
36.6cm
Length
36.6cm
Weight
875g
Highlight
You're nearly at the third trimester - the final chapter of your pregnancy journey!
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Baby's Development
- •Your baby can open and close their eyes and distinguish light from dark.
- •They are beginning to regulate their own body temperature.
- •Brain development is in overdrive.
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How You Might Feel
- •The third trimester begins next week - well done!
- •Heartburn, backache and shortness of breath all common.
- •Stretch marks may appear on the bump, hips and thighs.
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Tips This Week
- •Get your whooping cough vaccine (recommended between 16–32 weeks).
- •Check your blood iron levels with your midwife.
- •Begin researching infant feeding options.