10 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide
IN THIS ARTICLE – At this stage of your journey, new developments are beginning to unfold. Check out this week-by-week guide to find out what’s in store for your baby and your body in week 10 of pregnancy.
Your baby at 10 weeks pregnant | Week 10 pregnancy symptoms | 2 expert tips for a healthy and safe pregnancy | Week 10 checklist: How to plan your pregnancy
- 10 weeks pregnant is which trimester? First trimester
- How many weeks of pregnancy are left? 30 weeks
- 10 weeks pregnant is how many months? You’re in your third month.
With week 9 of your pregnancy complete, you’re on week 10. Enjoy it, as week 11 is on the horizon!
One of the most exciting things about pregnancy is how many changes you’ll experience with your little one over the span of just 7 days! Here’s some tips and tricks to keep on top of all that’s happening.
Your Baby at 10 Weeks Pregnant
What's Happening in There
- Your baby is the size of a strawberry.
- You’re officially at fetus phase now—that little seed is taking on a life of its own.
- It’s three months in now, that’s six more to go!
What Happens During the 10th Week of Pregnancy?
- That little face: Their cute-as-a-button face is forming from today and the eyes can shut and will stay shut for protection until around week 26.
- All smiles: There’s so much happening right now that you can’t see—like the first manifestations of what will become a gorgeous toothy grin are forming below the gum line, though they won’t be making an appearance until your baby is around six months old.
- Things are coming along nicely: That little tummy is also becoming active, producing digestive juices, the vital organs have formed, the kidneys are producing larger amount of urine (though nothing on what you’ll be dealing with once you finally meet) and in the case of boys, they’re already producing testosterone—at week 10.
- Not to get a big head: Your little one’s brain now accounts for 43 percent of their weight! In week 10, the hypothalamus forms—which is a control center for systems like regulating body temperature and heart rate.
How Big Is Your Baby at 10 Weeks Pregnant?
| 10 Weeks Pregnant |
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Baby Weight 0.14 ounces |
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Baby Length 1.25–1.5 inches |
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Baby Size Comparable to a strawberry |
Week 10 Pregnancy Symptoms
During week 10 of pregnancy, your body is changing quickly. As your baby grows, you will too, and there are certain pregnancy symptoms you may experience at this time.
6 Common Week 10 Pregnancy Symptoms
- That sluggish intestinal system you’ve been used to will probably stick around a while longer, so have plenty of healthy whole grains, fruits and veggies and lots of water to offset the sluggishness and constipation. Also try to keep up some level of regular aerobic exercise.
- Your fatigue levels probably feel at an all-time high (or is that low?). As your body is doubling down on its essential services to pump life into the tiny version of you in your uterus, week 10 will ensure you know all about it. Though it may sound strange, you will feel better after going for a walk or doing some level of exercise.
- You may still be getting nausea and vomiting. Ginger ale can help with this. You might also be craving sweet things like chocolate brownies. A little is ok, but there’s no excuse for overindulging (at this stage).
- Heartburn and indigestion are a common symptom. Sleep with your feet up on a pillow to elevate the legs—it can help.
- You can become a wind farm—as flatulence can and will happen, warn your partner (or blame them for a smile).
- Headaches and ligament pain will echo the evolution of your body into mom mode, as it stretches and changes to make room for its needy house guest. Take time to get off your feet and make yourself comfortable.
2 Expert Tips for a Healthy and Safe Pregnancy
Being 10 weeks pregnant is an important time for you and your baby. Here’s some more expert-recommended advice on how to adjust to this new stage and keep you and your baby safe.
- Work it out: Aim for 30 minutes of daily exercise at this stage. If you’re having trouble maintaining your regular exercise routine, consider adding yoga (with your doctor’s approval). It can help you get a better sleep, ease pregnancy-related symptoms and even prep you with breathing techniques you can use during labor.
- A lot is happening in there: Week 10 marks the point when your baby technically is called an embryo. The embryonic stem cells have multiplied and have formed into the basis of the internal and external body structure. Keep eating healthy meals and taking a prenatal multi-vitamin containing DHA as it’s one of the major building blocks of your baby’s brain, bones, and vision.
Week 10 Checklist: How To Plan Your Pregnancy
Knowing what to do week-by-week can help you feel prepared and alleviate stress. Add these new items to your to-do list this week. You’ve got this, mama!
| To-Do Checklist |
 Shop for some looser fitting clothes |
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Book your NT (Nuchal Translucency) screening |
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If you're opting to take the CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) test, schedule an appointment |
Learn more about your pregnancy, including pregnancy planning and pregnancy nutrition to feel prepared to continue this magical adventure. You’re armed with the facts, what to do, and now you can take time to connect with the little one growing inside you.
With week 9 in the rearview mirror and week 10 going strong, look to the future and what's coming up in week 11!
