Week 27 Of Your Pregnancy

This is the first week of the third trimester! By now your baby is at least 20 centimetres from crown to rump and she weighs just under one kilo. He or she will probably gain 250 grams each week for the next ten weeks.

Changes To Your Body

Week 27 Of Your Pregnancy

By now you are putting on about 500 grams a week, which is normal. You are also probably “all belly” as your ribcage will have expanded all the way up to your belly.

Lifestyle Considerations

You may find yourself more assertive than usual. This is part of your nesting instinct taking over. Your urge to protect your young one may make you seem bossy to others.

As you are pregnant it is okay to demand that you take that seat on the bus if you need it.

Good Advice

Eat whatever you want but eat it in moderation. Pregnancy is not the time to go on a diet no matter how overweight you appear to yourself in the mirror.