27 Weeks Pregnant!!!! Hello Third Trimester!

 Here’s Owen’s development so far:

Brain 

Your baby’s brain is now more active than ever. The neurons and synapses (where the brain cells meet) are forming and making a system of complex connections throughout the areas of the brain.3

Lungs 

Your baby's lungs are continuing to mature and prepare to breathe after birth. The tiny air sacs in the lungs (called alveoli) are expanding to help your baby take in and exchange air after birth; meanwhile, the cells of the lungs are making the small amount of surfactant necessary to keep the alveoli from collapsing.4

Your baby is also taking "practice breaths" of amniotic fluid—a practice that is an important part of their lung development. Your baby is spending about 10% to 20% of their time doing practice breaths.5

Survival Outside the Womb 

Babies born at 27 weeks are considered extremely premature and require a high level of care. However, research has found that up to 90% of babies born at 27 weeks will survive with extra support!