Your Baby in week 27
Your Baby in week 27:
By this first week of the third trimester, your baby
looks similar to what he or she will look like at
birth, except thinner and smaller. The lungs, liver,
and immune system still need to fully mature, but if
born now, your baby would have a very good chance
of surviving.
As hearing continues to develop, your baby may
start to recognize your voice as well as your
partner's. Sounds may be muffled, though,
because the ears are still covered with vernix,
the thick waxy coating that protects the skin
from becoming chapped by the amniotic fluid.
What's going on with You:
Your body instinctively nourishes and protects
your baby during pregnancy, but caring for a
newborn is a learned skill. Consider signing
up for childbirth classes through your local
community center or hospital to learn about
topics such as labor, options for pain relief,
what to expect after delivery, common newborn
problems, babyproofing, breastfeeding and
formula feeding, and infant CPR. Learning
all you can about birth and babies will
help you feel more confident, especially
if you're a first-time parent.
next week 28
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