At the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy, you have completed the second trimester of pregnancy and started the third trimester of pregnancy.... As you enter the last trimester of pregnancy, the baby's weight increases and your body responds to this growth with many changes.

Physical changes of mother and fetus in the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy

Now you are 27 weeks pregnant and you have been pregnant for more than six months.... During this time, your body has gone through many changes and these changes will continue until the birth of the baby.... Like other women entering the third trimester of pregnancy, you may be physically and mentally tired.... As the baby grows, heartburn, weight gain, back pain and swelling will increase.

Between weeks 24 and 28, your doctor will test you for gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is the result of hormonal changes during pregnancy that interfere with insulin production or resistance. If gestational diabetes is diagnosed, your doctor will prescribe a series of measures to control and treat blood sugar.

At the end of the twenty-seventh week, the doctor may inject Rh immunoglobulin.. This injection prevents the production of antibodies that can be dangerous for the baby.. This injection is only necessary for women whose blood lacks the antigen protein found in red blood cells..

The state of the child in the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy

During the third trimester, the baby continues to grow and develop....At 27 weeks, your baby looks smaller and more delicate than it did after birth....The baby's lungs and nervous system continue to mature in the 27th week of pregnancy, although there is a good chance that the baby will survive outside the womb.

You may have noticed your baby moving in the past few weeks.. Now is a good time to start tracking these movements... If you notice a decrease in movement (fewer than 6-10 movements per hour), call your doctor.

Formation of twins in week 27

At the end of the 27th week of pregnancy, you will officially be in your third trimester....not much left.... More than half of twin pregnancies are delivered by the 37th week.... If you work outside the home, talk to your doctor about his or her recommendations for when to stop working and try to plan your time off accordingly.

Symptoms of the mother in the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy

By the end of the second trimester, the baby has grown enough to feel the physical changes due to its size. Common symptoms to expect in the third trimester, which may start as early as week 27, include:

• Mental and physical fatigue
• shortness of breath
• back pain
• Heartburn
• Swelling of ankles, fingers or face
• Hemorrhoids
• Sleep problems

According to a study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Women's Health, you may also experience leg cramps or restless leg syndrome, which affects more than a quarter of pregnant women. According to reports in this study, sleep disorders can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased productivity, inability to concentrate, and irritability.

Exercise can help you sleep better and have more energy.... Remember to always check with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting an exercise program during pregnancy... Eating a healthy, balanced diet (along with prenatal vitamins) can also improve your energy levels.

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Actions to be taken this week to have a healthy pregnancy

Your energy levels may be high at 27 weeks and you're trying to maximize your time....or maybe you're trying to get enough rest as your body adjusts to your baby's growing size and pregnancy symptoms take their toll....no matter how you feel, making rest a priority as you navigate your third trimester will help your perspective.>

Try techniques related to improving sleep and reducing physical and emotional stress... Here are some tips to improve your sleep:

• Have a regular sleep schedule
• Eat healthy foods
• Avoid drinking too much liquid in the evening
• Exercise and soften
• Use relaxation techniques before sleep

Learn more: What is the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy for a boy and a girl?

When should you contact a gynecologist

Your doctor visits will increase in the late third trimester, but by 27 weeks pregnant, they will probably be 4 to 5 weeks apart.

Call your doctor if you experience the following symptoms during the 27th week:

• Severe swelling of the ankles, fingers and face (this can be a sign of preeclampsia)
• Vaginal bleeding or a sudden change in vaginal secretions
• Severe pain or muscle contractions in the abdomen or pelvis
• Difficult breathing
• Fetal movement reduction

If you are pregnant or have decided to become pregnant, you can consult the best gynecologists or make an appointment through the GCORP LLC website.