Pregnancy Week 10

Your 10th Week of Pregnancy
The First Trimester

Your Body - 10 Weeks Pregnant

This week marks the beginning of the fetal period, which lasts until birth. Your baby's body systems, such as circulatory, nervous, reproductive and digestive, are fully formed during this time. His heart is beating approximately 160-170 beats per minute. Your baby is 27 - 35 mm or 1.06 - 1.38 inches with 1/2 the length being attributed to the head. He weighs between 3 - 4 grams (or less than 1/2 ounce), or 4 paper clips.

Your baby will become much more active than before, but unfortunately, his movements are still too small for you to notice. He will be moving his arms and legs, which can be seen on an ultrasound. Your baby's joints are fully formed, as are his tiny hands, feet, fingers and toes. At this age, he would be able to grab an object, if it were placed in his hand, as he grows more and more sensitive to touch. Your baby's eyes are open most of the time but the eyelids are beginning to fuse - they will stay that way until you reach approximately 25 to 27 weeks. The external genitalia are beginning to show your baby's gender and both the external ears and upper lip are completely formed now. Your baby's biggest accomplishment this week is the disappearance of the tail!

Also, your baby is breathing. This breathing activity is noticeable as he "breathes" am niotic fluid. He is beginning to urinate as well.

Your Body - 10 Weeks Pregnant

There's some good news this week - your morning sickness may begin to ease and give you some relief. You are still tired, moody and nauseated and, much to your dislike, you may start seeing some blotchiness on your face. Skin problems can be attributed to the changes in your body's level of hormones.

This is the week where you may begin to show ever so slightly. Your abdomen may begin to stick out, but it will be more from bowel distension than the uterus. Ready or not, your waistline is slowly disappearing. As your blood volume increases by 40-50 percent, you will begin to notice veins on your breasts, legs and tummy more easily. Don't worry. These usually subside shortly after delivery.

Photo submitted by Facebook Fan Krissy Y, 10 weeks pregnant

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Common Pregnancy Symptoms in Week 10

Breast Changes: tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Fatigue
Morning Sickness
Constipation
Heartburn or Indigestion
Headaches

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Your pregnancy is determined from the date of last menstral period, not date of conception. Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It is not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may recieve from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor.