You’re 27 Weeks Pregnant! Now What?

Welcome to week 27 of pregnancy — the official start of the third trimester. 🎉 At this point, your baby is busy growing, your body is shifting in new (and sometimes strange) ways, and you might be feeling the pressure to "get everything ready." But let’s be real — most first-time moms feel a little unsure right now.

So here’s your real talk guide to what’s going on in your body, your baby’s development, and how to actually start preparing for labor and breastfeeding.

 Baby at 27 Weeks: Brain Power Incoming!

At 27 weeks, your baby is about the size of a head of cauliflower — around 15 inches long and 2 pounds in weight. But the most exciting change? Brain development.

• Baby’s brain is building billions of neural connections

• REM sleep (and even dreaming) begins this week

• Baby can now recognize your voice — talk and sing away!

These changes are laying the foundation for learning, bonding, and early attachment. It’s the perfec...

You’re 26 Weeks Pregnant — Here’s What You Really Need to Know

If you’re 26 weeks pregnant and wondering if that sudden belly pop or weird rib ache is normal… you’re not alone. This week isn’t just another milestone — it’s a major turning point in your pregnancy.

Let’s dive into the unexpected truths, expert tips, and must-do actions to make this week count.

 Baby’s Development at 26 Weeks (It’s WILD)

At 26 weeks, your baby is about the size of a head of kale or a long zucchini doing flips in a water balloon (yep, that’s the vibe).

What’s happening inside:

• Blinking & eyelashes! Your baby can now blink and even react to light.

• Lung development: Tiny branches and surfactant are forming to help your baby breathe air after birth.

• Amniotic fluid breathing: Yep, your little one is practicing those first big breaths.

Your Body at 26 Weeks: Symptoms You Weren’t Ready For

This is when your body really starts shifting to prepare for labor and postpartum.

Here ar...

💬 Feeling Bigger, Breathless, and a Bit Emotional? Welcome to 24 Weeks Pregnant!

You're officially six months in, and this week is a BIG milestone — viability week! That means your baby would now have a chance of survival if born early. 🙌 And while you're not planning on that, it's still a powerful reminder of how far you’ve come, mama.

In this week’s guide, we’re sharing evidence-based, week-by-week pregnancy tips that go beyond the generic info — because you deserve the full picture.

👶 Baby at 24 Weeks: What’s Going On Inside?

• Size: About 1.3 pounds and the length of an ear of corn 🌽

• What’s developing: Lungs are maturing, taste buds are forming, and your baby’s face is fully formed!

• Kicks are stronger now, and you may even notice a little routine — like baby being more active at night (because of course 😅).

🤰 Your Body at 24 Weeks: Real Symptoms, Real Talk

• Round Ligament Pain: That sharp, stretchy feeling in your lower belly? Totally normal as your

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