Week by week · Trimester 2

Pregnancy Week 27

Your baby is about the size of a cauliflower this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Brain activity ramps up — REM sleep suggests dreaming. Hiccups may be a daily rhythm you feel.

💛 How you might feel

Last week of the second trimester. Mild swelling in feet and ankles is common — sudden severe swelling is not; call your provider.

✅ This week's to-do

Third trimester prep: plan your maternity leave paperwork this month.

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

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