At 27 weeks pregnant, which is the start of the third trimester, the baby in the womb resembles how they would look when finally born. The only difference is that at this time they are much smaller and thinner in terms of size stature and height. The baby’s lungs and liver have not matured yet, thus they are a bit delicate. Development in the other organs is also continuing. The immune system is also still not fully mature, although were one to give birth at this time, the baby would still have a great chance of survival.
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The development of the baby’s hearing continues
The baby begins to recognize the mother’s voice, as well as the father’s. The sounds will however be muffled, as the little baby’s ears are still covered with vernix, a waxy coating that is thick and provides the baby’s skin with protection from any chapping that might be caused by the amniotic fluid.
Learn about childbirth
It is important for a 27 weeks pregnant mother to learn as much as they can, about child birth and the baby in general, so as to arm themselves with not only the skills, but also the confidence required for when the baby comes, especially so, if they are first time parents.
This is also the time when out of nowhere, one is hit by the realization that they are soon going to be mothers, that the end of the waiting is almost in sight, and sooner than they thought, they would be holding their baby in their arms.
This is the time that most mothers start to nest. The nesting instinct varies from one mother to another, as it might be mild in some, while in others very strong. Some mothers tend to have an obsession to clean and make the necessary tidying up of the whole house, others go as far as organizing and sprucing up the nursery in preparation of the baby.
Regular visits to the doctor
The 27 weeks pregnant mother should also be prepared to make regular visits to the doctor, as this is the time that mother and child need as much monitoring as they can possibly get. This is also the time when out of nowhere, one is hit by the realization that they are soon going to be mothers, that the end of the waiting is almost in sight, and sooner than they thought, they would be holding their baby in their arms.
This is the time they start to pick out baby names seriously, and decorate the nursery. It is also around this time that a mother should note that being the final days, coupled with nesting can signify that labor and delivery can happen any time now.
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