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Week 27: Baby Opens its Eyes

Week 27: Baby Opens its Eyes

Eyes of your baby will open in this week. Apart from that many other changes can be expect in your baby. Know more about your baby's development in the 27th week of pregnancy.

Are you anxious to know about your baby's development at the 27th week? Well, in that case you have stumbled upon the right article, as here we shall help you discover how your baby has developed this week. Even though it seems surprising, you have actually completed 2/3rds of your journey in pregnancy. Your baby is now slowing starting to look like what she shall appear upon birth.

Prominent Changes during 27th Week of Pregnancy

Bring out the champagne. This is an extremely special week as your baby opens his or her eyes for the very first time.
Over the next seven days, the membranes that form the baby's eyelids will begin to part, allowing him or her to get a good look inside the womb. He or she will not be able to see you yet, because like you he or she does not have x-ray vision. Nor is he or she likely to develop it.
His or her eyes have still not taken on their permanent colour as the eye colouring is not fully developed until a few months after the baby is born. In some cases the eyes take on the final colour within just a few hours of birth. But this is rare.
This week your baby weighs about two pounds or 900gms and measures about one foot and two inches or 36cm.

Other Developments during 27th Week of Pregnancy

Let us take a look at some of the other developments which are expected to take place in this week.

Brain Development

Your baby is in the process of developing her brain. You can in fact share stories, music or hold a conversation with him or her. If you speak to your baby frequently, he or she shall start recognizing your voice.

Development of Taste Buds

Along with her brain development, your baby has also developed his or her taste buds. You may feel your baby hiccups when you take something spicy. However, you need not worry, as this shall diminish pretty fast.

Development of Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Your baby’s eyelashes and eyebrows have developed by now and his or her hair is also growing at a rapid speed. Her retina has started developing and she is now capable of opening her eyes. She can recognise the flashlights and shall turn her head towards the source of light.
You can now get an idea about the way your baby spends his or her days by keeping a track of his or her movements. This can also help you predict the time when he or she is awake and when he or she sleeps. While he or she might seem awake most of the time at night and sleep all through the day. So, the moment you feel like lying down and take some rest, he or she might get into party mood!
Chances of babies surviving when born at the 27 week are around 80%. However, there might be serious complications linked with birth. Since baby’s lungs are not yet developed when he or she is born prematurely, he or she shall be kept under medical care and would be able to function with medical assistance.

Bodily Changes during 27th Week of Pregnancy

Be prepared for some of the changes that you might experience at this week. Read along to stay informed.

Tender Breasts

Tender breasts are a common problem all through pregnancy and beyond. Your breasts have probably started swelling from the first trimester. You may also find the dark portion or areola of your breast changing in pregnancy. You may also develop a secondary areola. According to doctors, this is just a way to help your baby identify your nipples during feeding.

Increased Appetite

Do not be surprised if you see increase in your appetite. This is just to enable you to use up more energy. It is in fact good when you are on a healthy diet and remain active.

Increased Need to Stay Fit

It is wise to try some breathing exercises under expert’s supervision. Yoga under supervision shall help you stay supple for labour. You can get in touch with your instructor or healthcare provider for some useful health and fitness tips in pregnancy.

Leaking Breasts and Other Issues

Do not let yourself bother about common side effects of pregnancy like leaky breasts, flatulence and piles. The good news is, none of these are long term problems and you shall be concentrating more on your motherhood.
It is time when you should start thinking of a birth plan. You must be sure about the kind of birth you would prefer. In case you are worried about labour, you can hold chat sessions with your friends. Keep yourself busy, so that you are not worrying unnecessarily.

How does the baby look like in 27th week or pregnancy? What precautions should pregnant women follow in 27th week? What changes take place in mother’s body in 27th week of pregnancy? Discuss here.


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Ellen
Ellen.14 years ago
maybe you should reconsider the phrase break out the champagne? considering who you audience is...
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Megan
Megan.14 years ago
it's making me excited to meet my daughter. and getting uncomfortable at the same time.
 
 
 
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Jill
Jill.14 years ago
i do not agree with the fact that it takes 2 months for eye color and the myth that all babies are born with blue eyes. i was born with brown eyes and to this day have brown eyes!
 
 
 
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Emily
Emily.14 years ago
i agree the first line to break out champagne is a bit awkward. you need to appeal to your audience which is not possible in this case.
 
 
 
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gem
gem.14 years ago
gee wiz ladies lighten up, why don't you open the champagne, take a sniff of it and then share it around.......let's try and not be so mean spirited!
 
 
 
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soopi
soopi.14 years ago
fine.......
 
 
 
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nisha kumar
nisha kumar.14 years ago
i am waiting for my baby when he will come out.
 
 
 
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