Week 27 of Pregnancy

Length

36.6 cm

Crown-to-heel

Weight

875 g

Fetal development

• The brain grows explosively.
• Eyes open and respond to light.
• Hiccups become noticeable to the mother.

Maternal changes

• Welcome to the third trimester — visits shift to every two weeks.
• Braxton Hicks contractions become more frequent.

Recommended checkups

• Daily kick counts (10+ movements within 2 hours). Decreased movement warrants a same-day visit.

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