Building bones. Bones and cartilage are forming this week, knees and ankles are starting to take shape and tiny elbows are already working! How big is my baby at 10 weeks? The start of the fetal period Congratulations! Your baby has officially graduated this week from embryo to fetus. Baby's bones form Your baby is really taking a human shape now. Baby's first teeth The tooth bud fairy is making an appearance this week, heralding the arrival of your baby's little choppers, which are forming under the gums.
Symptoms may persist You may still be noticing some of those fun pregnancy symptoms sticking around. How Big Are Week Bumps? Ask for help, get some rest and work in some exercise when you can. Read More. Skip a meal. Missing a meal just makes those queasy feelings more intense. But if eating anything is really turning your stomach, try acupressure bands. And sucking on ginger candy — or drinking real ginger ale — will help, too. Heartburn and indigestion A good way to prevent heartburn?
And use pillows to prop up your head about 6 inches when you sleep. That should keep those gastric juices down. Bloating and gas As your hormones continue to relax all your muscles, the muscles in your gastrointestinal tract are relaxing, too.
That means more indigestion and more intestinal gas. Your best bet is to stay away from foods that produce the most gas. Then you can avoid those triggers — or at least warn your partner! The result is a thin, milky-white discharge that you may be seeing now. Stay dry by wearing panty liners. Occasional headaches What accounts for these new pregnancy headaches?
Your doctor will probably okay acetaminophen, but not ibuprofen, or may recommend acupuncture. If you start to see stars, lowering your head could help you feel less faint.
And to decrease future dizzy spells, carry healthy snacks around for a quick blood-sugar boost and stay hydrated.
Visible veins That increased blood supply is also responsible for the road map of veins crisscrossing their way across your belly and breasts. Those veins are doing the important work of taking nutrients and blood to your baby. They will disappear though! Round ligament pain Like so many pregnancy symptoms, round ligament pain — which is just a fancy name for those growing pains in that burgeoning belly of yours — is probably something you never expected.
The ligaments on the right and left side of your lower belly are stretching out and getting thinner. As your belly gets heavier, the weight pulls on the ligaments, causing sharp or dull pain — especially when you walk or turn to the side.
The best thing to do? Get off your feet and get comfy. Take the ride in stride. Avoid triggering smells. Add mangoes to your plate. Photograph your bump. Know that fatigue is normal. Eat a healthy breakfast. Reviewed June 24, View Sources. Best Maternity Underwear. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. See Now.
There are 10, active discussions happening now with other June parents-to-be. See what else you can expect in the pregnancy calendar. Explore more in your pregnancy week-by-week. Pregnancy Week. Follow us on. You might feel like napping at every opportunity due to your extreme fatigue during pregnancy.
Read our tips on how to get a good night's sleep and hopefully you'll get some much-needed rest. Some mums-to-be get lots of headaches during the first trimester. If you're experiencing this symptom at 10 weeks pregnant, try to drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep, and do a relaxation class like antenatal yoga.
Contact your doctor if the headaches persists or they're severe, or if you'd like advice on what painkiller is safe to take during pregnancy.
Mood swings. You have lots going on right now, so don't beat yourself up if you're on a rollercoaster of highs and lows at 10 weeks pregnant. You might feel anxious and stressed one minute, over the moon the next, and vulnerable and sad the one after that.
Try to stay healthy by exercising, chat with your loved ones, and seek help from your doctor or midwife. Vaginal discharge. Most mums-to-be have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy. Although it might mean you need to use a panty liner, the extra discharge is important because it helps prevent infections from reaching the uterus. If the discharge smells off or if it's green or yellow, if it feels itchy around the vaginal area, or if it hurts to pee, then contact your doctor as these symptoms may require treatment.
Night sweats. Although not specific to being 10 weeks pregnant or even night-time for that matter, you might feel hotter during pregnancy and sweat more due to increased blood flow to the skin. Wear loose, natural fibres, and keep your room nice and cool at night. Keep in mind, if you're sweating so much that you're soaking your night clothes and bedding, or if you get night sweats regularly, speak to your doctor.
Wondering what a week pregnant belly looks like? Unfortunately, it's impossible to give one answer as each mum-to-be is so unique. What we can say is that your uterus is now the size of a large orange, and you may have also gained a little weight by now. This means that although you may not be showing obviously yet, you may have a rounded belly or a little bump.
Read our pregnancy weight gain advice and ask your midwife for help on how to stay on track with gaining the healthy amount of weight. If your jeans are a little hard to do up these days, it might be time to switch to some more stretchy pants, or even some maternity wear. Comfort is key from here on out. Reduce your caffeine intake, if you haven't already done so.
Many doctors recommend having mg a day at most. That's the equivalent of about one mug of filter coffee and one can of cola. Keep in mind, there's caffeine in tea and chocolate, too! You may not be showing for a few weeks yet although some mums-to-be start showing a little earlier than others , but you might like to think about starting a baby bump progression photo series — if this is something you might like to do.
You could start as soon as you start showing, or even a little earlier. Some wear a tight-fitting top, while others roll their singlet up to reveal their belly. Stand side-on and either take a selfie or have someone take a full-length photo of you. Once your baby is born you can even take a few postpartum shots with your baby in your arms. Is your pregnancy high risk for any reason, and what will be done to try to reduce the risks? Are any genetic screening tests recommended?
If so, when would these take place? Unfortunately, you will not be able to determine the gender of your baby at 10 weeks via ultrasound. This test is known as NIPT or non-invasive prenatal testing. The NIPT screening test will also be able to check for common chromosomal abnormalities like Trisomy 21 aka Down Syndrome in women with risk factors. You are inching closer to the end of your first trimester.
The risk of miscarriage decreases the further along you get. At 10 weeks, the miscarriage rate is about 0. Typically, you can feel your baby move around 20 weeks if it is your first pregnancy, and a few weeks earlier if it is your second or third pregnancy. This ultrasound, along with other blood tests will be used to determine your risk of having a fetus with a chromosomal abnormality.
A chorionic villus sampling CVS can also be performed at this gestational age to confirm the presence of any abnormalities. Comment below and let me know, and check back next week for my pregnancy week 11 update! She holds a Masters of Public Health degree in maternal health with a special interest in exercise and nutrition. She is also the co-author of The White Coat Trainer.
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