Stages of Pregnancy Week by Week

Pregnancy Week 27

Find out what's happening with your baby's development in week 27. Plus learn all about hepatitis and pregnancy as well as fighting the pregnancy blues.

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Watch Your Baby's Growth

Sleep Cycles: Weeks 26 to 30 of Pregnancy
Sleep Cycles: Weeks 26 to 30 of Pregnancy

At this point, your baby is awake and asleep at very specific times of the day. Find out about his sleep patterns, and what they mean.

Your Changing Body

Are you usually one of those shy, don't-rock-the-boat types? Many women find that being pregnant makes them more assertive than usual -- and better equipped to set boundaries at home, at work, or anywhere. The awareness that you're responsible for another little person is often motivation enough to speak up or say no when necessary.

Your Developing Baby

Your baby has been hiccuping every once in a while for several weeks, and now you might actually feel these baby hiccups, which are triggered by the involuntary movements of his diaphragm.

Tip of the Week

If your ever-growing bump is starting to get in the way of your fitness routine, take your workout to the pool. A big belly can make jogging or aerobics uncomfortable.

Your Week 27 To-Do List

1. Choose a color for the nursery.

An Inside Look

Take a unique look at Baby's development inside the womb this week.

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Organize your doctor's appointments, save your ultrasound photos, and more--all in one place!

Everything in Pregnancy Week 27

More About Your Pregnancy in Week 27

Your Baby

Your Body

  • Hepatitis and Pregnancy

    Find out what to symptoms of hepatitis to look out for, and how to tell the difference between various types.

  • Pelvic Bone Pain

    Find out why you may experience some pain in your pelvic area toward in the third trimester.

Your Self

Diet & Exercise

  • Staying Hydrated

    Staying hydrated is important both for your pregnancy and to increase your stamina for labor. And if you're bored of water, we have som...

Q & A