Trimester 2
7th month of pregnancy
Weeks 27 to 31. By the end of this month your baby is about the size of a coconut.
Week 27
The third trimester nears. Brain activity increases and baby may hiccup.
Practice: Baby can hear now — read stories aloud, hum, or chant softly. Invite your partner to speak to the bump.
Week 28
Baby can blink and may dream during REM sleep. Third trimester begins.
Practice: Practise calm breathing and visualisation. Choose stories of courage, kindness and patience.
Week 29
Muscles and lungs keep maturing. Baby's kicks feel strong and purposeful.
Practice: Practise calm breathing and visualisation. Choose stories of courage, kindness and patience.
Week 30
The brain develops its folds and grooves. Baby gains weight steadily.
Practice: Practise calm breathing and visualisation. Choose stories of courage, kindness and patience.
Week 31
All five senses are working. Baby turns toward sound and light.
Practice: Practise calm breathing and visualisation. Choose stories of courage, kindness and patience.