What is the child's weight at 27 weeks of pregnancy and what skills accompany him at this stage of development? Does a premature baby born in 27 weeks of pregnancy have a good chance of survival? What are the complications for a baby born during this period of pregnancy? Ailments of the expectant mother, recommended diagnostic tests and interesting facts from the 27th week of pregnancy - you will find this information in this post.
How much is left until delivery: 27 weeks which month is it?
The woman is slowly approaching the beginning of the third trimester of pregnancy. Due to the constantly growing belly, it becomes a bit heavier and most likely it becomes more and more difficult to carry out her daily activities. If family and friends are wondering how much time is left until the birth, by asking a pregnant woman the question: "27th week of pregnancy, which month is this?", We hurry with the hint.
Physiological pregnancy lasts 40 weeks or 9 months, so a woman in 27 weeks of pregnancy (26.1-27 tc) is just finishing 6 months, slowly entering the last trimester of pregnancy. It is worth bearing in mind that only about 5% of deliveries take place on the date set by the doctor, which is why In the coming weeks, it is worth starting to complete the layette for the hospital, both for the pregnant woman and the newborn. We do not recommend leaving it at the last minute, as it generates unnecessary stress and haste.
In the 27th week of pregnancy, it is recommended participation in childbirth classes or individual meetings with a midwifewhich each pregnant woman can use for free under the NFZ insurance.
Examination of the future mother in the 27th week of pregnancy and the standards of perinatal care that are worth knowing
Before visiting a doctor in the 27th week of pregnancy should be done control blood count and general urine test. It is also good to sign up for the tests that the Polish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (PTGiP) recommends to be carried out between 28 and 32 weeks:
- Third trimester ultrasound
- and measuring anti-D antibodies.
Pregnant women with medical indications will receive an injection of anti-D immunoglobulin between 28 and 30 weeks.
It is worth knowing that from 2019, uniform standards of perinatal care are in force in Poland, which are available on the official website of the Ministry of Health. Already in the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy, we recommend that you read them to find out what rights the mother is entitled to and what the standards of hospital care for a newborn and newly minted mother look like.
Individual birth plan
Based on the information obtained during antenatal education and reading the standards of perinatal care in 27 weeks, it is also worth drawing up your own individual birth plan. If the pregnant woman presents it on admission to the hospital, it will be taken into account by the medical staff in the care of the woman in labor (if the health condition of the woman and the child fully allows it) and included in the patient's medical records.
Future mother's health and troublesome ailments: what questions are most often asked by future mothers on the internet forum in the 27th week of pregnancy?
During this period of pregnancy the circumference of the abdomen may grow even 1 cm in a week, which is directly related to, among others with intensive growth of the fetus. Due to the pressure of the uterus on the abdominal cavity organs, in the 27th week of pregnancy, pregnant women are looking for information on troublesome ailments and effective ways of dealing with them on the forum of many internet portals.
Frequent urination is one of the most common pregnancy ailments at the turn of the second and third trimester. The uterus begins to put pressure on the bladder, which is often a victim of strong kicks from the physically active fetus. First of all, you should not hold your urine, because its retention in the urinary system favors the development of an infection that can be dangerous for the course of pregnancy and requires the use of antibiotics. On the online forum in 27 weeks of pregnancy you will surely find the right information about going to the toilet whenever the need arises.
Also, do not give up drinking min. 2,5 liters of water a day
In the 27th week of pregnancy, some women also begin to experience urinary incontinence, especially when sneezing, coughing or laughing suddenly. It is associated with overstretching and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. Occasionally, thicker panty liners or special sanitary napkins can be used.
However, in order to effectively deal with the problem of urinary incontinence, in the 27th week of pregnancy, it is good to go to an experienced urogynecological physiotherapist who will instruct the pregnant woman how to properly strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles, not only to get rid of the problem of urinary incontinence, but also to optimally prepare the body for the upcoming childbirth.
You can certainly find a lot of helpful and supportive content in the online forum at 27 weeks of pregnancy, but remember that no online advice can replace a visit to an experienced specialist. You should always talk to your attending physician about any troublesome symptoms during pregnancy.
Interesting facts in the 27th week of pregnancy: what does the baby look like and what activities take up time in the mother's womb?
The fetus in the uterus is slowly growing in size crouched position, the so-called embryonic, because there is not enough room to fully stretch the body. In the 27th week, when the child is awake, he slowly begins to open his eyelids and blink, thanks to which more and more stimuli begin to reach his eyes. At this stage of development, the retina is almost fully developed, but premature babies from 27 weeks of gestation are still at risk of developing retinopathy and future vision problems.
More or less lush hair is already visible on the child's head, eyelashes and eyebrows are visible on the face, and a finger appears more and more often in the mouth of the fetus. The baby actively trains the suckling reflex and the functions of the facial musclesto be able to take advantage of the benefits of breast milk from your mother after childbirth. In the 27th week of pregnancy, the baby's movements are already strongly felt by the pregnant woman, especially after a meal or when she plans to rest a bit.
The nervous system of the fetus demands stimuli
Therefore, if the baby is not swayed by its mother's body movements, it begins to kick more intensely, demanding stimulation. This is why expectant mothers are amused to notice that whenever they plan to take a nap, the baby in their womb has completely different plans and is most active.
The more rapid movements of the baby at 27 weeks of pregnancy can also be felt when the woman eats something sweet or spicy. The fetus has already developed taste buds and, swallowing the water, it feels when its mother eats a dish that is exceptionally expressive in taste.
If, despite rest and regular meals, the pregnant woman does not sense the slightest activity of the fetus throughout the day and begins to worry, it is worth going to the hospital to check if everything is okay with the baby.
A premature baby from 27 weeks of pregnancy
Pregnancy is considered full-term from 37 weeks, therefore babies born in 27 weeks of gestation are termed premature babies.
Although the development of modern medicine makes it possible to keep up to 80% of babies born at this date alive, their health is threatened with the occurrence of numerous complications.
Of course, the medical situation of every newborn baby is slightly different, while premature babies from 27 weeks of pregnancy are at risk of:
- the appearance of visual and hearing defects;
- respiratory problems;
- and disturbances in the functioning of the still immature nervous system, which may result, among others, in disorders of muscle tone and sensory integration.
A premature baby born in the 27th week of pregnancy requires stay in an incubator, support breathingand often also other types of therapy eg feeding with a tube which is inserted directly into the stomach. Careful care of specialists and parents, combined with the subsequent, intensive rehabilitation, give such premature babies a good chance of regaining fitness and a joyful childhood.
What is the child's weight at 27 weeks of pregnancy and can pregnant conditions affect her?
During this stage of pregnancy, each fetus develops at its own pace, so some babies may weigh a little more or less. Of course, the optimal weight of the baby at 27 weeks of pregnancy is determined in percentile grids, Therefore, the doctor who estimates the body weight of a given fetus during the ultrasound examination informs the future parents whether it is in the lower, middle or upper range of the norm.
Whether the baby is gaining weight properly may depend on the illnesses that the pregnant woman suffers from, such as:
- primary or pregnancy-induced hypertension;
- diabetes;
- thyroid disease;
- and metabolic, also marked obesity.
The weight of a child at 27 weeks of pregnancy fluctuates around 900 grams, while the length of his body, measured from the head to the feet, is approx. 35-38 cm. During this time and throughout the coming third trimester, the fetus will intensively accumulate fat tissue in its body, as well as all the necessary nutrients. That is why the expectant mother should pay special attention to the consumption of varied meals, rich in fruit and vegetables, and appropriate supplementation, the composition of which is best to consult with the doctor in charge of the pregnancy.
Consultation:
Ph.D. n. med. prof. IMID Tadeusz Issat - Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the Institute of Mother and Child;
Maria Krowicka-Wasyl - resident physician in the course of specialization in gynecology and obstetrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Institute of Mother and Child.
