Baby week 27 is a week when many notice that both baby and body “take up space.” You are well into your pregnancy, and it can be a relief to have concrete milestones: What's good to do now, what should you look out for, and what small adjustments can make everyday life easier? Here you get practical guidance focusing on reassurance and what you can act on.

In week 27, your baby is typically more active in periods, and you may experience a more recognizable pattern of calm and movement. It can help to notice when the baby is usually most active, so you can more easily detect changes.

• Sit or lie down calmly at the same time for a few days in a row and feel for movements.
• Mentally note when the baby is usually most active.
• Contact your midwife or maternity ward if you experience significantly less activity than is normal for you.

Week 27 can bring classics like fatigue, heaviness in the belly, tension in the lower back and pelvis, heartburn, and a body that requires more breaks. This is not a sign that you are doing something wrong; it's often just the third trimester starting to make its presence felt.

• Change positions often and plan short breaks throughout the day.
• Sleep with support: a pillow between your knees and possibly one under your belly can relieve pressure.
• Eat smaller meals if you suffer from heartburn, and avoid lying flat right after eating.

Movements can feel like rolling, pushing, and stretching and can vary from day to day. The most important thing is not a “perfect number,” but your experience of the baby's normal rhythm.

Seek help if:

• you suddenly feel significantly less movement than usual
• you feel uneasy, even if you can't put into words why
• you have pain, bleeding, or other acute symptoms

It's always okay to call one time too many.

As your belly grows, sleep can become more interrupted. The goal doesn't have to be "8 hours straight," but rather to get more overall rest and better comfort.

• Prioritize a fixed winding down routine: slow down the pace in the last hour before bedtime.
• Try side-lying with pillows for support.
• If you wake up, keep it simple: a sip of water, a change of position, and back to rest.

Week 27 is a good time to make everyday life a little easier and think ahead to the coming weeks.

1. Write down questions for the midwife, so you don't have to remember them in a hurry.
2. Check if your underwear and clothes allow for changes without constricting.
3. Consider support for your belly and lower back if you get tired quickly.

For comfort during this period, you can look at the Pregnancy collection or Support Belts, where the focus is on support, relief, and a fit that can follow you.

When choosing specific items, these may be relevant (choose what suits your needs, and avoid underwire during pregnancy):

• Maternity Support Belt
• Gel-Support Maternity Nursing Bra
• Sleeping Nursing Bra