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Week 27

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My Body in the 27th Week

Trimester 3 of your pregnancy

Although you will still feel your baby kicking, it may seem like there's less activity, because his increased size doesn't leave as much room to maneuver in your womb.

As you near the end of the second trimester, it's common to feel somewhat stressed or restless—your body has been undergoing a major construction project, and you know that you still have one stage to go. Relax, and take it easy.
 

My Baby in the 27th Week

This week, your baby will likely reach a weight of 1 kg as he works on depositing the fat that will keep him warm and provide energy once he leaves the womb. By this time, baby's retina—the part of the eye that receives images formed by the lens—is developing its normal layers.

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