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Your pregnancy: 27 weeks
How your baby's growing:
This week your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14.4 inches
long with his legs extended. He can now open and close his eyes, and he
sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his fingers, and
although his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of
functioning โ with assistance โ if he were to be born prematurely.
Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby
hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts
only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to him, so enjoy the tickle.
With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active
now. Wonder what he's thinking?
Note:
Every baby develops a little differently โ even in the womb. Our
information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's
development.
How your life's changing:
Your body is gearing up for the final lap, so you may start noticing
some new symptoms. Along with an aching back, for example, you may find
that your leg muscles cramp
up now and then. They're carrying extra weight, after all. They may
also be aggravated by sluggish circulation and compressed nerves caused
by your growing uterus. (As your uterus expands, it puts pressure on
the blood vessels that return blood from your legs to your heart and on
the nerves leading from your trunk to your legs.) Unfortunately, the
cramps are likely to get worse as your pregnancy progresses. Leg cramps
are more common at night but can also happen during the day. When a
cramp strikes, stretching the calf muscle (by straightening your leg
and then gently flexing your toes back toward your shins) should give
you some relief. Walking for a few minutes or massaging your calf
sometimes helps, too. |
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