Stock up new clothes and essentials because you are now at the end of the first trimester. 10 weeks in months is three months and one week pregnant. Exciting things are happening. So, let's have a closer look at changes while you are 10 weeks pregnant:
Baby Development:
Your baby is now in kumquat size
The 10-week fetus is the size of a strawberry. All vital organs are developed. The 10-week old baby is developing tooth buds which will erupt after a few months from delivery. The palate, roof of the mouth is closing. The ears of the baby at 10 weeks are way lower at this stage but will move to the right position once the head is fully grown. The 10-week ultrasound will show a 10-week pregnancy baby moving but the mother won't be able to feel it yet. A 10 weeks pregnant ultrasound will also show hands, feet, and head. the internal organs might be visible because the skin is transparent. Apart from the findings in the 10-week scan, the baby's organs have started functioning. The stomach has started secreting digestive juices. Isn't that wonderful!
Body Changes
The 10-week old baby is rapidly growing and your uterus is the size of a grapefruit now. 10 weeks pregnant belly has got a tiny baby bump which will grow further in coming weeks. It's time to update your wardrobe with maternity clothing. You might have noticed visible veins in your breasts. The increased blood flow to your breasts is preparing you for lactation. The visible veins will disappear once you stop breastfeeding.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
10 weeks pregnant symptoms:
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 10.- Fatigue: Your body has increased metabolism which causes tiredness.
- Nausea: All day morning sickness can be terrible! Keep ginger lollies handy.
- Food cravings and aversions: Change in food habits is normal but keep your baby’s nutritional needs a priority.
- Bloating: Your hormones are relaxing all your muscles that cause indigestion and more intestinal gas.
- Increased vaginal discharge: Pregnancy hormone estrogen causes more mucus. Watch out for thin, milky-white discharge.
- Occasional headaches: Hormones again!
- Round ligament pain: Ligaments that support your belly are stretching out and getting thinner which causes sharp or dull pain.
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, and all other medications. Stay away from permanent hair colour or any other treatments that involve the use of harsh chemicals. Reduce your caffeine intake. Have not more than 200 mg per day of coffee. Cut out the caffeine if possible. Varicose veins may start to appear due to reduced blood flow to the lower parts of your body. So, don’t sit with your legs crossed or stand or sit for long periods of time. Stay active, move around, and add some safe pregnancy exercises to your daily routine. Don’t take hot baths or use saunas. Stay away from X Rays