Second Trimester
Pregnancy Week 27
Your baby is about the size of a cauliflower 🥦 — end of second trimester.
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Size comparison
≈ Cauliflower
Length
36.6 cm
Weight
875 g
Milestone
End of second trimester
About 13 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 27
The second trimester ends! Your baby's brain is very active, and sleep cycles are established with REM sleep — suggesting they may already be dreaming. Hiccups are common and you'll feel them.
Start your hospital bag checklist — you have 10+ weeks but starting early reduces stress.
Common symptoms at week 27
SwellingLeg crampsBack painHeartburn
Eat more of
- ✓Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseed)
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin D (cheese, eggs, sunlight)
- ✓Protein (chicken, legumes, eggs)
- ✓Iron + Vitamin C together for absorption
- ✓Magnesium-rich foods (nuts, seeds, dark chocolate)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/smoked seafood
- ✕High-mercury fish
- ✕Unpasteurised cheeses (brie, camembert)
- ✕Processed meats (deli cuts, hot dogs)
- ✕Excess sugar
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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