At last, the time to see your baby bump is here. By the 10th week of pregnancy, your baby's fetal period has already started. From this point, it will grow to suit life outside the womb. 
The baby's small hands and feet have differentiated fingers and toes. Furthermore, it can move its hands and bend its elbows. The baby's hands meet over at the heart. While your child's teeth will erupt by the time he/she is 6 months old, at 10 weeks pregnant, small tooth buds develop. It takes a more human form, as bones and cartilage structures start forming. The indentions for knees and ankles start appearing. The baby's eyelids are closed tight while its vocal cord initiates formation. Major organs have started development and are making advancement by 10th week of pregnancy. The fetus would also produce digestive juices in the stomach. The baby's kidneys start to make more urine. On top of that, if your baby is a boy, it will produce testosterone at 10 weeks pregnant.
A Glance at the 10th Week of Pregnancy
It is the third month of your gestation. And if you stand in front of the mirror, you will be able to see a small bump by the time you are 10 weeks pregnant. There will be many changes that you and your baby will go through in the 10th week of pregnancy.Mom-to-be
If you step out of the layers of your clothes, you will notice a slight roundness in your lower abdomen. This is the baby bump you had been curiously waiting for. Your breasts will continue to grow bigger as the pregnancy progresses. Most women go through an escalation in their blood volume. There is almost a 50% increase, which is why the veins respond. You will notice that at 10 weeks pregnant, the veins in your hands and feet become larger and projecting. They will appear in the form of vivid blue lines near your breasts and abdomen. This is an expanded network of veins that provide nourishment to the fetus.Baby
At 10 weeks pregnant baby size is that of a strawberry, prune or small grapefruit. In the 10th week of pregnancy, your baby looks more and more like a human fetus. Its head has become round. Now even the outer parts of the ears are formed. The baby's small hands and feet have differentiated fingers and toes. Furthermore, it can move its hands and bend its elbows. The baby's hands meet over at the heart. While your child's teeth will erupt by the time he/she is 6 months old, at 10 weeks pregnant, small tooth buds develop. It takes a more human form, as bones and cartilage structures start forming. The indentions for knees and ankles start appearing. The baby's eyelids are closed tight while its vocal cord initiates formation. Major organs have started development and are making advancement by 10th week of pregnancy. The fetus would also produce digestive juices in the stomach. The baby's kidneys start to make more urine. On top of that, if your baby is a boy, it will produce testosterone at 10 weeks pregnant. 10 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms
Most of the symptoms would remain the same as in the previous weeks. Common 10 weeks pregnant symptoms consist of:- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Food cravings and aversions
- Heartburn
- Bloating and gas
- Occasional headache
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Dizziness or faintness
- Round ligament pain
- Mood swings
- White milky discharge
What to Consider in the 10th Week of Pregnancy?
Here are some precautionary healthcare pointers to remember when you are 10 weeks pregnant:- Increase your consumption of vitamin D
- Fill your plate with fruits that contain more vitamins A and C
- Make sure to have a healthy breakfast
- Stay away from caffeine
- Focus on eating antioxidants
- Take a walk, or lie on your left side to improve your blood flow
- Try to get as much rest as possible
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