27 Weeks Pregnant
At 27 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a papaya.
- Length
- 36 cm (14.2 in)
- Weight
- 760 g (27 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 6
- Weeks to go
- 13
Size of a papaya
Your baby at 27 weeks
About the size of a papaya, your baby has regular sleep and wake cycles, opens and closes their eyes, and may suck their fingers. Hiccups, which feel like rhythmic little jolts, are common.
Your body at 27 weeks
This is the last week of the second trimester. Back pain, leg cramps and shortness of breath may increase as your baby grows.
Common symptoms at 27 weeks pregnant
- Baby hiccups
- Leg cramps
- Shortness of breath
- Back pain
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 27
- The Tdap vaccine is recommended from 27 weeks to pass protection against whooping cough to your baby.
- If you are Rh negative, you will likely be offered an anti-D injection around 28 weeks.
- Start writing a birth plan.
Your week 27 checklist
- Tdap vaccine (27 to 36 weeks)
- Anti-D injection at 28 weeks if Rh negative
- Start your birth plan
Helpful at 27 weeks
27 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 27 weeks pregnant?
At 27 weeks your baby is about the size of a papaya: around 36 cm (14.2 in) long and weighing about 760 g (27 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 27 weeks pregnant?
27 weeks pregnant is month 6 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 13 weeks away.
Is 27 weeks the third trimester?
Not quite. Week 27 is the last week of the second trimester. The third trimester begins at week 28.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.