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Trimester 2 \u00B7 36.6 cm \u00B7 875 g

Week 27 Pregnant

Your baby this week

Your baby is the size of a cabbage

Your baby this week

  • Brain tissue and neurons develop rapidly
  • Baby dreams (REM sleep cycles)
  • Regular breathing movements

How you might feel

Third trimester countdown

You’re two-thirds of the way.

Shortness of breath

Uterus presses the diaphragm.

Stretch marks visible

Hydrate skin; they often fade post-birth.

What to do this week

  • Third-trimester meal planning
  • Read one pregnancy book this week
  • Pack hospital bag plan

Islamic guidance for week 27

A dua and a reflection

رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ

Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkura ni‘mataka‑llati an‘amta ‘alayya.

My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me.

Qur’an 46:15

The third trimester approaches. Line up your du‘a list for the final stretch.

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Content is for general information based on WHO and international clinical guidance. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider. See all pregnancy symptoms.