Pregnancy week by week · trimester 1
🍓 10 weeks pregnant: your baby is about the size of a strawberry
At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a strawberry, and all the vital organs are in place and continuing to mature.
Your baby this week
Your baby is now about the size of a strawberry, around 3cm long, and all the main organs are in place. From here, most of the work is growing and maturing. The tail-like curve at the base of the spine has gone, and your baby looks more and more like a tiny person. Fingers and toes have separated, nails are beginning, and tooth buds are forming under the gums. The kidneys are starting to make small amounts of urine. Your baby is moving lots, kicking and stretching inside you.
You this week
Energy may still be low, and that is okay. You might notice your skin changing, either a lovely glow or a few spots, and visible blue veins on your breasts and tummy. Some mums feel round ligament twinges as the womb grows. Sickness may be holding steady, but for many it begins to ease over the next few weeks. Drinking plenty of water, eating when you can and resting without guilt all help.
Kind things to do this week
- Think gently about who you would like to tell, and when; there is no right time.
- Keep up your folic acid until 12 weeks, and vitamin D right through pregnancy.
- If your booking appointment has not happened yet, chase it so screening can be offered on time.
Appointments around now
Your booking appointment should happen by 10 weeks. Your dating scan is usually offered between 11 and 14 weeks, and you will normally get a letter or message with the date.
Questions to ask your midwife
- When will my dating scan be, and can my partner come?
- What does the combined screening test involve?
When to call your midwife or maternity unit
Please call your GP, midwife or NHS 111 if you have any bleeding, tummy pain that does not settle (especially low down on one side), or you are being sick so often you cannot keep fluids down. You are never wasting anyone's time.
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Questions
Is my baby fully formed at 10 weeks?
All the main organs and body parts are in place, but they are very small and still have a lot of growing and maturing to do over the coming months.
When does morning sickness stop?
For many mums it eases between 12 and 16 weeks, though some feel it for longer. If it is severe or lasting, speak to your midwife or GP about treatment.
Not sure how far along you are? Use the due date calculator.
Sources
OBubba gives general information. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Your midwife and maternity unit are always the right people to ask, any time of day or night.