The seventh month of pregnancy is coming to an end: from 27 weeks begins the third - the last trimester of pregnancy . All the organs of the baby are already formed, but continue to develop and prepare for life outside the maternal tummy. The brain continues to develop actively.
The weight of the fetus at 27 weeks is about a kilogram: it can be from 900 g to 1300 g (averages). The size of the fetus at 27 weeks (fetometry of the fetus is 27 weeks) may fluctuate depending on the developmental features of the baby. At 27 weeks of gestation, the fetal size with ultrasound examination (fetus uzi 27 weeks) is - 34-37 cm, from the crown to the tailbone 24-26 cm.
The average size of the fetal head, which will give an idea of how the baby looks, are as follows:
- biparietal size (bppr 27 weeks) is 69 (mm);
- perimeter of the skull is 215 (mm);
- the area of the skull is 3675 (mm).
Approximately to the 27th week of pregnancy the retina is completely formed, eyelids open and eyelashes grow. The favorite occupation of the fetus is 26-27 weeks - sucking a finger, which remains a favorite after birth.
The baby's lungs continue to develop actively. The fetal breathing is provided by the placenta, to which the umbilical arteries exchange gas between the blood of the fetus and the blood of the mother. Respiratory movements of the fetus help in the development of respiratory muscles, lung development and blood circulation of the fetus, increase the flow of blood to the heart after the appearance of negative pressure in the chest of the fetus.
A woman at the 27th week of pregnancy
The future mother is already, for sure, hard to move, torments heartburn and pain in the waist, annoying sweating. Because of the increase in the abdomen, the center of gravity shifts, the posture changes, the back bends forward, which causes pain in the lower back. Doctors recommend that pregnant women do not throw a leg on their leg, which can lead to varicose veins, do not bend, as this may lead to the cord embossing the cord with the umbilical cord , so if necessary, it is necessary to squat rather than tilt. Also do not recommend to lie for a long time on the back, since the uterus strongly presses on the blood vessels, which can cause strong weakness. Smokers need to give up smoking, and non-smokers are not in smoke-filled places, since the child suffers from smoking and inhaling tobacco smoke.
Many women, especially those who are very concerned about their figure, are very frustrated with the increase in volume and weight, which is quite evident in the third trimester. Many expectant mothers have a problem with clothes, they can not climb into their favorite jeans and need to buy special pants and jeans for pregnant women with a wide elastic band at the waist so as not to put pressure on the child. Legs swell, you need to shoe shoes only comfortable, without a heel, this problem is especially acute in the winter season. Despite active weight gain, diet can not be adhered to and you can limit yourself in food, you need to limit the use of carbohydrates, and the diet should be rational and regular. With the approach of the appearance of the baby, the breast of the future mother changes, it becomes more
Fruit in 27 weeks
The fetus at 27 weeks already looks like a newborn baby, his body is proportional, the face has formed and he, understanding where the light - opens his eyes and turns his head. The child constantly turns over, despite the increase in body weight and height. Palpitation is about 140 beats per minute, respiration is about 40 times per minute. Doctors say that in case of early birth, the fetus survives in 27-28 weeks in 85% of cases, normally developing and catching up in the development and growth-weight of their peers.