Your Baby Is Now a Tiny Human!

As A Life Health Group, we are here to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information throughout your 10-week pregnancy journey and to support you every step of the way. We have prepared a comprehensive information page about "10 weeks of pregnancy," where you will learn in detail what happens during the tenth week of pregnancy, the changes occurring in your body and your baby, and the points you should pay attention to.

What Does 10 Weeks of Pregnancy Mean?

Pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. At 10 weeks of pregnancy, your baby measures approximately 3–4 cm and is about the size of a strawberry. This week marks an important period as your baby completes the first trimester and is now officially called a fetus.

All of your baby’s major organs have formed and will continue to grow and develop. During this week, your baby’s bones begin to harden, nails and hair follicles develop. Additionally, your baby starts swallowing amniotic fluid and producing urine.

What Happens to Your Body at 10 Weeks of Pregnancy?

At 10 weeks of pregnancy, you may continue to experience some symptoms due to changes in your hormone levels. These symptoms can vary for each woman, and some may not experience any at all.

Missed Period: Your period is still absent.
Breast Sensitivity: Breast tenderness may continue, though it may start to decrease for some women. Breasts continue to grow, and nipples may darken further.
Fatigue: Feelings of tiredness may persist, but you might start noticing an increase in energy levels.
Nausea and Vomiting: Morning sickness begins to decrease for many women, though some may still experience it.
Frequent Urination: The need to urinate frequently continues.
Emotional Changes: You may begin to feel more emotionally balanced; mood swings can start to lessen.
Headaches: Headaches may decrease.
Constipation: Constipation may still be an issue.
Changes in Smell and Taste: Sensitivity to smells and tastes may decrease.
Vaginal Discharge: Vaginal discharge may increase.
Skin Changes: Skin changes may continue.
Varicose Veins: Varicose veins may appear or become more noticeable.
Increased Appetite: Your appetite may increase.
Abdominal Growth: Your belly begins to grow more noticeably.
Back Pain: You may experience back pain.

What Happens to Your Baby at 10 Weeks of Pregnancy?

At 10 weeks of pregnancy, significant developments occur in your baby:

Brain Development: The brain continues to grow rapidly, producing approximately 250,000 new brain cells.
Nervous System Development: The nervous system continues to develop, and your baby can now move its head, arms, and legs.
Facial Features: Facial features become more defined. Eyelids are fully formed and closed. Ears are almost in their final shape.
Arms and Legs: Arms and legs continue to grow and develop. Elbows and knees become more pronounced. Fingernails and toenails continue to grow.
Internal Organ Development: Internal organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and intestines continue to develop. The intestines start moving into the abdominal cavity.
Skeletal Development: Bones begin to harden.
Muscle Development: Muscles continue to develop, and your baby can make stronger movements.
Genital Development: External genitalia continue to develop, but it may not always be possible to determine the baby’s sex via ultrasound.