Second trimester
Week 27 of Pregnancy
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About the size of a cauliflower
14.4 in · 36.6 cm · 1.93 lb · 0.88 kg (head to heel)
Your baby this week
- Brain activity is intense — the baby now has REM sleep and may dream.
- The baby recognizes and remembers familiar voices, yours above all.
- Hiccups are common; you may feel them as steady, rhythmic jumps.
What you may be feeling
- Shortness of breath
- Leg cramps
- Possible melasma (dark facial patches)
Gentle tips for this week
- Daily sunscreen helps prevent melasma from darkening.
- Iron-rich foods — beans, spinach, lean meat — support your climbing blood volume.
Common question for week 27
What are the rhythmic taps I feel — hiccups?
Very likely. Fetal hiccups feel like soft, regular pulses, often several times a day. They are normal reflex practice and nothing to worry about.
Every pregnancy is different. Sizes are averages, symptoms vary widely, and none of this replaces the guidance of your own provider.