By week 10 of pregnancy, the good news is that if you're not already feeling better, you will be soon. You may still be feeling queasy from morning sickness, but it's likely to get better in the next 4-6 weeks. You're probably feeling heavier even though you may not look pregnant to other people - this weight gain is probably related to bloating, your growing uterus, and perhaps a few extra pounds of weight gain around your midsection. If your clothes are feeling uncomfortable, you may want to start looking for maternity clothes. Emotionally, you're probably going through mood swings, which are a perfectly normal result of stress and of your fluctuating hormones at this point in your pregnancy. If you're concerned about how you're feeling during week 10, talk to your doctor.
Week 10 Of Pregnancy
The embryo has now become a fetus at the 10-week mark and measures 1 _ inches. At this point, any physical malformations that would affect the fetus have already occurred so at the end of the 10th week, a critical milestone for development has passed.
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredBy the end of week 10, your baby is officially considered a fetus. This means that your baby's organs are going to be developing very quickly in the coming weeks. Even though your baby is a fetus, it's still pretty small -- it's a little over an inch long. -
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredIt's important to know that by week 10, your baby has a much smaller chance of having birth defects or congenital developmental problems, but this doesn't mean that nothing can harm your baby. The end of week 10 marks the start of the fetal period, which is when your baby's organs are developing quickly. This means that your baby is still at risk for problems if exposed to harmful substances or infections. It's very important that you continue to avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine (200 mg or more), and tobacco, including secondhand smoke. It's also important to talk with your doctor about what medications are safe to use during pregnancy. Infections may harm your baby, but certain medications may also be toxic, so make sure you're aware of your treatment options.
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredBy week 10, you may be in between scheduled doctor's appointments. However, if any questions come up, you shouldn't hesitate to call your doctor's office. Birth defects are much less common after week 10 of pregnancy, but your baby can still be harmed by environmental factors like exposure to harmful substances or infections. Because of this, now might be a good time to talk to your doctor about the safety of certain vaccines or medications that prevent or treat various infections or viruses.
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredBy the time you reach week 10 of pregnancy, the risk for genetic developmental problems (birth defects) in your baby is much less than it's been up to this point. However, your baby is still at risk for problems if exposed to harmful substances, so make sure to maintain your healthy eating habits, and continue to avoid cigarette smoke, alcohol, and excessive caffeine (200 mg or more per day). Problems at this point may be less severe -- usually, week 10 is the time that clothes begin feeling a bit uncomfortable around your thickening waist and growing breasts. Other common problems in week 10 are emotional -- you may experience mood swings or start to feel doubtful about your future. These are normal feelings, so try to just concentrate on the positive aspects of your pregnancy.
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredBy week 10, you may start to notice that regular clothes are becoming more uncomfortable, especially around your waist. This is due to the fact that your uterus is growing -- it's almost the size of a grapefruit -- and you're probably starting to gain a couple of pounds. However, most women haven't gained enough weight at this point to warrant maternity clothes. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable, you may want to wear pants or skirts with elastic waist bands. You may also want to buy a new supportive bra to help ease any soreness caused by your growing breasts. If you feel ready for maternity clothes, feel free to buy them since you'll need them in the coming weeks even if you don't need them right now.
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By the end of week 10 of pregnancy, your baby is officially considered a fetus instead of an embryo! During the fetal period, your baby's organs and other tissue will develop very quickly. Already, many of your baby's organs are beginning to function, including the brain, liver, intestines, and kidneys. Your baby's elbows and wrists are bent, and knees and ankles may also be apparent. The neck is also starting to develop to support the huge head, which currently accounts for about half your baby's total length!
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By week 10, prenatal care usually involves simply maintaining your healthy habits you've been following throughout pregnancy. Even though your baby is less susceptible to developmental problems now, you should still make nutrition and exercise a priority. Folic acid, iron, calcium, and vitamin C continue to be very important for your baby's development as its organs are quickly developing, so make sure you're getting the right nutrients through your food and vitamin supplements. You should also continue to get moderate exercise as much as possible, even though you may be feeling heavier and more sluggish by now. If you have any questions about prenatal care in week 10, talk with your doctor.
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During week 10 of pregnancy, changes will be happening much more quickly for your baby than for you. Your baby is entering the fetal period during which organs and tissues develop very quickly. Although your body continues to adjust to your baby's development, you probably aren't showing many physical signs of pregnancy. This week, you may start to feel uncomfortable in your regular clothes due to a little bit of weight gain, breast enlargement, and thickening around your waist. This is probably due to a combination of bloating, your growing uterus, and a few extra pounds of weight gain, all of which are completely normal. You may also notice that symptoms that you had earlier in pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, may be getting better now. Other changes may be emotional - mood swings are common in week 10 as a result of your changing hormones.
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Even though you may start to feel heavier during week 10, you probably won't look too different. At this point in pregnancy, you may start to feel uncomfortable in your regular clothing, but you probably aren't ready for maternity clothes just yet. Your waist may be getting a bit bigger, probably due to a combination of bloating, your uterus growing larger, and gaining a few pounds. Your breasts are probably noticeably enlarged by this point, too.