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By your 10th week, you probably know for certain that you’re pregnant as you’ve missed 2 periods. The changes in the first trimester might not be that evident, but every week, there are changes in your body, in your baby’s development and growth, and in your symptoms. Here’s what to expect at 10-weeks pregnant:
10 weeks pregnancy symptoms
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While your symptoms will be quite similar to your 9-weeks pregnancy, there are a few extra symptoms that will start to appear during this week such as indigestion, heartburn, dizziness, and your skin will appear more greasy or oily. Expect to feel all or some of these symptoms during your 10th week of pregnancy:
- Exhaustion
- Nausea
- Morning sickness
- Tender breasts
- Headaches
- Food cravings and being put off by other foods you usually ate
- A white milky vaginal discharge
- Thicker and shinier hair
- Brown or dark-skinned patches
- Bloating
- Abdominal cramping similar to period pain
- Heightened sense of smell
10 weeks pregnant belly
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While your uterus is currently around the size of a large orange, your baby is only the size of an apricot. Your belly size will probably still not show, but you could find yourself struggling to fit into your jeans.
During this time, it’s normal to feel bloated and find yourself farting or burping a lot and that is due to the female hormone progesterone. Because it is preparing your womb to expand and grow your baby, the muscles are becoming looser and cause a number of symptoms.
At 10-weeks of pregnancy, you’ll be able to see your baby move around on a scan, but won’t be able to feel it yet. Expect your baby’s head to still be a lot bigger than the body, but the baby’s face is starting to show features as the ears start to form, the mouth has an upper lip, and the nose has two nostrils.
10-weeks pregnancy checklist
- Start shopping for maternity or elastic-waisted pants
- Take your prenatal vitamins
- Follow up with your prenatal doctor
- Exercise regularly by doing low-impact aerobic exercises for 150 minutes per week
- Eat a healthy balanced diet that includes calcium
- Avoid foods that cause heartburn or morning sickness
Further reading:
- Benefits of Kegel Exercise During Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Week By Week: Week 1 to 9
- Top 10 Stretch Mark Creams For Pregnancy
Sources used in this article:
- Week-by-week guide to pregnancy – NHS
- 10 weeks pregnant: signs, symptoms and more -Healthline
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