First Trimester

10 Weeks Pregnant

10 weeks pregnant marks the transition from embryo to fetus! Learn about this milestone week, symptoms, and important prenatal tests.

👶 Your Baby This Week

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Size of a kumquat

1.2" (3 cm)

Development Highlights

  • Baby is now officially a fetus
  • Vital organs are functioning
  • Bones and cartilage forming
  • Fingernails developing

🤰 Common Symptoms This Week

  • Visible veins on breasts and abdomen
  • Slight weight gain
  • Round ligament pain may begin
  • Morning sickness may start to ease

💡 Tips for Week 10

  • 1Start moisturizing belly to prevent stretch marks
  • 2Continue prenatal vitamins
  • 3Stay active with gentle exercise
  • 4Plan for NIPT or other genetic testing

🔍 Ultrasound at Week 10

What can be seen:

  • 👁Clear human form
  • 👁Limbs
  • 👁Head
  • 👁Active movement

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