Trimester 2
Week 27
About the size of
a swede
~36.6 cm~875 g
Averages only: a scan is the only way to know your baby’s size.
Your baby this week
The baby has regular sleep and wake cycles now and may hiccup: a rhythmic twitching you can feel.
What you may feel
The last week of the second trimester. Leg cramps and restless legs are common at night.
This week, try
Think about antenatal classes now: good ones fill up months ahead.
Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, as your care team counts them. Written by The Childhood Journal’s team from standard prenatal references. Not yet reviewed by a clinician: our scientific board is being formed. General information, never an assessment of your pregnancy.