27 Weeks - Pregnancy
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Your baby has gotten used to your voice by now, and probably even your partner’s. He will be drawn to you after birth naturally when he hears you talk to him. Besides hearing your voice, the sound of your blood circulating, your heartbeat, and other sounds are loud and clear to him. He may be soothed by “white noise” in the background after he is born, such as a fan, humidifier, vacuum cleaner, or clothes dryer. If he is fussy, you may want to try some white noise to remind him of the security of your womb.
Your baby has hit yet another growth spurt, as he adds over ½ an inch to his height this week alone. He is now 14 ½ inches long and weighs almost 2 pounds! The neurons in his brain are making new connections every day, and his brain will be like a sponge in the next few years, absorbing more and more information. The more you expose your baby to, the more his brain will grow and thirst for more. Start thinking about getting him a neat mobile and an activity mat or baby gym. Exposure to different shapes, colors, and textures during the first few months of infanthood will really sharpen his senses.
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At the end of your six month, you have probably gained about 15 to 20 pounds. You probably even feel heavy when you walk. It’s a long way from the sexy thing you were six months ago, right? Many women in their third trimester feel some depression, as they feel lost as a person. While you are excited about your baby, you feel like you’ve been pregnant forever. You may feel that when people look at you or talk to you, they pretty much focus on your pregnancy and not on you. Some of us feel defined by the pregnancy, and it can be an anxious time. Just know that this is a common feeling and you WILL feel like a normal person again.
Want to feel sexy again? Take a warm bubble bath and put on some silk. Listen to Norah Jones and have a picnic with your partner on the living room floor. Have him rub your back and massage your feet. If this doesn’t get you in the mood, hey, at least you got a massage out of it, right?
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PLEASE NOTE
This should be used as a general guideline and is for general information and educational purposes only. Please remember that all pregnancies develop at different rates. If you have questions about your baby's development, please contact your doctor or midwife.
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