Expectant women often experience cramping in the lower abdomen during their pregnancy. Cramping can occur at any point during pregnancy, but is frequently experienced during the second and third trimesters. For women who have reached the twenty-seven week mark, it can be especially concerning. This blog post will discuss the normalcy of cramping in the lower abdomen at twenty-seven weeks pregnant and any possible causes for the discomfort. It will also provide information about when to seek medical attention and any possible treatments for the cramping. Through this post, we aim to provide support and comfort to those experiencing cramping during this stage of their pregnancy.
If you are not sure if you are in the preterm labor, count contractions and follow these steps:
Empty your bladder by going to the bathroom
Drink 2 or 3 glasses of water (1 glass = 8 ounces)
Lie down, on your left side if you can
Place your fingers under the breast bone and feel the soft area of your upper abdomen; feel your way down until you come to the harder edge, the top of your uterus
Place both hands on top of your uterus, and with your palms and fingertips feel for tightening or hardening of the uterus
Contractions can be mild or strong. – The uterus may feel like the tip of your nose with a mild contraction. – The uterus may feel like your forehead with a stronger contraction.
Keep track of how much time is between the start of one contraction to the start of the next contraction. – Count and record how many contractions you have in one hour.
27 Weeks Pregnant
This is the last week of the second trimester and you have made it to week 27 of your pregnancy. How is it going so fast?.
You are almost ⅔ of the way through your pregnancy.
How Many Months Is 27 Weeks Pregnant?
5 months and 4 weeks pregnant
FAQ
Why does my lower abdomen hurt at 27 weeks pregnant?
ligament pain (often called “growing pains” as the ligaments stretch to support your growing bump) – this can feel like a sharp cramp on one side of your lower tummy.
What would contractions feel like at 27 weeks?
They may feel like a generalized tightening of your uterus (almost as though it were balling up) or like your baby is doing a somersault. These contractions usually aren’t painful and almost always stop after an hour or so.
When should I be concerned about cramping during pregnancy?
“Any cramping that is severe in intensity, occurs at regular intervals and progressively gets worse with time is abnormal,” Dr. Nalla said. “In addition, any amount of cramping associated with vaginal bleeding, increased/watery discharge, or pelvic pressure is not normal either.”
What does Braxton Hicks feel like at 27 weeks?
Braxton Hicks contractions feel a little like menstrual cramps. They are felt in the front of your abdomen, but not in your back or lower part of your uterus. It’s uncomfortable but not painful.
