Week 27
Second TrimesterEnd of the Second Trimester
This is the final week of the second trimester. Baby is growing strong, and you're about to begin the last chapter of this remarkable journey.
End of Second Trimester
This week's tip
💡 Rest is no longer optional — the third trimester is close. Give yourself permission to say no to things that drain you and yes to more sleep and calm.
Baby this week
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About the size of
a head of cabbage
Length
36.6 cm
Weight
875 g
Development
- Baby's brain is developing rapidly — activity is increasing.
- Baby can recognize your voice and may respond to it.
- Lungs are almost mature — just a few more weeks of development needed.
- Eyelids open and close.
- Baby sleeps approximately 16 hours a day.
How you might feel
- Third trimester approaches — you may feel a mix of excitement and nerves.
- Hip and pelvic pain may increase.
- Sleep is increasingly disrupted.
- Colostrum (early breast milk) may begin leaking from nipples.
Things to do this week
- Schedule your third trimester appointments
- Discuss your birth preferences in more detail with your care team
- Begin childbirth education if not already done
- Rest when you can — third trimester brings new physical demands
When to contact your care team
This is general guidance, not medical advice.
- Contact your care team if you have any signs of preterm labor: regular contractions, pelvic pressure, lower back pain.
Partner tip
Acknowledge how far you've both come. The end of the second trimester is a moment worth celebrating.