How Does Your Body Change During Week 27 of Pregnancy?

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Written by Gayathri Lakshminarayanan

Gayathri Lakshminarayanan

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Gayathri’s passion for writing had its foundation at the very early stages of her life when she was on her college editorial board and also won several awards for writing events and book review competitions. She combines her corporate experience with her writing skills and her experience as a homemaker makes her an empathetic contributor in the parenting domain . Her shift from full-time accounting professional to a homemaker gave her career a new direction.

pregnancy week 27

Welcome to the last week of the second trimester. During week 27 of pregnancy, you might constantly feel tired, bloated, and constipated. You may also notice the extra pounds you put on during pregnancy. The baby squeezes your tummy, and the increasing pregnancy hormones could give you constant trouble. You could be preoccupied with tiredness. Try to take a nap whenever you can. Also, do not feel worried or embarrassed about the habit of snoring that you might have recently developed. Your nasal passage is prone to being swollen while pregnant, which might be why you snore. Learn more about the how does your body change during week 27 of pregnancy. Let us get started.

How Does Your Body Change During Week 27 of Pregnancy?

Here are some symptoms you might experience during week 27 of pregnancy. Let us discuss them in detail.

1. Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharges are very common during pregnancy. It prevents infractions from moving up the vagina to the womb. You may notice that the discharge increases as the pregnancy progresses. During the last week of pregnancy, you may see strains of sticky mucus. This means that your body is gearing up for labor.

Though vaginal discharge is common and helps us avoid infections, you also need to remember that there are chances of facing unusual discharge, known as thrush. Thrush is a common condition that pregnant women develop that can cause an increase in vaginal discharge. They are usually thick and white, like cottage cheese. They do not have any odor.

However, you might have itching and irritation around the vaginal area. Thrush is easily treatable, and there is nothing to be worried about.

What to do?

If you believe you might have thrush, talk to your doctor. They may prescribe medicines to help you eliminate the condition during pregnancy. Normal vaginal discharge is not a cause for concern.

Further, wearing loose cotton underpants and avoiding bathing products that contain perfumes can also help you avoid thrush.

2. Glowing Skin

The glowing skin during pregnancy is called “Pregnancy Glow.” The skin appears pink, with glowing cheeks that give you a radiant look. The increase in pregnancy hormones and high blood flow in the body make the skin look brighter and enhance the overall look and appearance.

Additionally, the fluctuating hormonal levels increase the amount of oil that the skin produces and give it a more youthful appearance. You need to remember that the pregnancy glow lasts differently for different women. While some may experience it for all nine months, others might only experience it during specific weeks. Each person`s hormonal levels determine the period and intensity of the glow.

What to do?

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty and radiance of your skin.

3. Itching on Belly

You might feel that your belly is constantly itchy, but you cannot scratch it. During week 27 of pregnancy, it is common for women to have an itchy belly. As the uterus expands, the skin expands widely and is mainly deprived of moisture. The dry skin on the abdomen is prone to be itchy and uncomfortable.

What to do?

If you are experiencing an itchy belly, here`s what you can do.

Do not scratch
Moisturize your belly with a fragrance-free moisturizer
Use Anti-itch creams
Use Vitamin-E Oils
Take an Oatmeal bath with warm water
Use a humidifier in your bedroom
Take cold compressions
Use hydrocortisone cream for extreme itching

4. Changes in Walk

As pregnancy progresses, the uterus expands and loosens the joints. It also creates downward pressure and widens the pelvis. As the belly becomes more expansive, there is a sudden shift in the center of gravity. The entire weight moves forward and curves out the spinal cord. This makes the pregnant woman lean back.

What to do?

You can follow the below tips to support the pregnancy waddle.

Use soles that are supportive of your foot.
Tone down the workouts.
Try to walk as much as possible and keep yourself active. This will help keep your muscles strong and assist in dealing with a swollen foot.
Swinging your arms while walking helps strike balance.

5. Other Symptoms

Apart from the new entrants, you may continue to experience several other symptoms that you might have experienced during the previous weeks of pregnancy, including the following:

Leg Cramps
Pelvic Pain
Constipation
Thicker Hair
Tingling sensation in the hands and arms
Insomnia
Dizziness
Pregnancy Brain
Clumsiness
Bloating / Gas

Say goodbye to the second trimester of pregnancy. It has been keeping you up and going. Though the morning sickness has disappeared, you might have experienced new symptoms during the second trimester. Now, gear up your body to encounter many new experiences in your third trimester.

Happy Pregnancy!