Week 27: 13 weeks to go!

What is happening to your baby:

• Your baby’s heartbeat may be heard when someone puts their ear to your abdomen.
• The lungs and brain continue to grow rapidly.
• Eyelids begin to open.
• The retinas begin to form.
• You will start to notice that your baby has regular patterns of sleep and activity.

What is happening to you:

• You may be experiencing shortness of breath. This is because your uterus has moved under your rib cage, making it difficult for your lungs to expand.

What to do:

• You may have started to prepare your baby’s room. For tips, see our list of layette and nursery requirements.
• Now is the time to see whether your home is baby-safe. Read our safety checklist.
• From now on, your doctor’s visits should be fortnightly or monthly, depending on risk or complications.