27 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 27? Other women have asked…

Q: What kind of classes should I take to prepare for the labor/birth of my baby?

"Most parents assume that they must take a childbirth class with little regard to their own wishes relating to the birth. Are you planning on having an epidural? Has it been determined that you need a C-section? Do you wish to have an unmedicated delivery? When making the decision about where and with whom to take a childbirth class, talk to the instructor to find out what about their philosophy..." Read More

Q: I have tons of girl's names I like, but I just found out I'm having a boy! Help!

"You can start by transforming and recycling the list you have—and turn that Chloe into Colby, or Daisy into a Duke. Eloise, a variation of Louise, can become Louis or Lou. Surnames and word names can give you gender-neutral alternatives, too..." Read More

Q: I'm 27 weeks pregnant and my pubic bone hurts. Is there anything I can do?

"The condition that you are describing sounds like symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). As your pregnancy progresses, your pubic bones need to separate in order for your baby to pass through during delivery. Pregnancy hormones relax the cartilage between the pubic bones to make this possible. But sometimes..." Read More