10 week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body

All the previous weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother had to be especially careful about her health. During these weeks, the laying of all the organs of the unborn baby took place. Now the critical phase of pregnancy has passed and you can relax a little.

10 week of pregnancy - sensations

By this time, the uterus is already gaining in size well, it can hardly fit in the small pelvis. In this regard, the pregnant woman feels heaviness or fullness in the pelvic area. A pulling pain occurs regularly in the groin due to the tension of the ligaments in the uterus.

By the tenth week begins weight gain future mom. She is recovering by this time by about one and a half kilograms. Due to the pressure of the uterus on the bladder, a woman often wants to run to the toilet. Pregnant women often have trouble sleeping. Some even have nightmares sometimes.

10 weeks pregnant - what happens to the baby

The growth of the baby and the formation of his organs are progressing at an accelerated pace during this period. By this time, he already weighs about five grams and has grown to four centimeters.

Now the following changes await him:

• Further formation of the child's face takes place. Ears are formed, the lower jaw and the upper lip are formed. The child is already touching his face and even puts a finger in his mouth.
• In the child's nose, receptors responsible for smell are already forming, and the first taste buds appear on the tongue, the pharynx and neck muscles are formed.
• Blood flow opens in the umbilical cord, now the child receives all the necessary substances through the placenta.
• By the tenth week, the stomach of the crumbs takes its place in the abdominal cavity and further develops there.
• The development of the brain is very active, neurons are constantly produced in it.
• All the components of the limbs are already clearly visible. The child is actively moving. But these movements are not yet felt by the mother, since there is a lot of space in the uterus and the crumb does not touch its walls.
• The first hairs are laid on the baby's head. The baby's skin is still translucent with translucent vessels and muscles.
• The baby's thyroid gland functions independently and accumulates iodine. And the boys are now starting to form testosterone.

10 weeks of pregnancy - what happens to mom

By this time, the expectant mother will have new sensations. For example, right now she is able to finally realize that very soon she will have a child. With the help of a special device, she can hear his heart beating. If before a woman had a difficult pregnancy, she had toxicosis, headaches and other delights, now the long-awaited relief should come.

The uterus, which before pregnancy had the shape and size of a pear, has now grown to the size of a grapefruit. In this regard, the belly of the expectant mother becomes a little rounded, the waist gradually disappears. If you haven't changed your wardrobe yet, now is the time to do it.

There are still no contraindications to physical activity, so you can do fitness or other light sports. It is best to walk more often in the fresh air, swimming is very useful for pregnant women. Keep in mind that moderate exercise is beneficial throughout pregnancy. In addition, sports will help you keep your weight in shape and not gain too many extra pounds.

10 weeks of pregnancy: photo of the fetus

Ultrasound examination at this time allows you to carefully examine the future baby. He looks more and more like a tiny man. You can see how the child moves his arms and legs, how he puts a finger in his mouth.

This is what a ten-week-old baby looks like.

By the tenth week, the laying of each organ has already been completed. Therefore, if now the doctor does not see any genetic defects in the formation of the fetus on an ultrasound scan, you can rest assured that in the future these anomalies will definitely not appear.

Pain at 10 weeks of gestation

Although the gestation period is short, pregnant women can have a wide variety of pains. According to experts, most often pregnant women complain of pain localized in the abdomen. There are many reasons for this. For example, pulling pain in the groin area in pregnant women can occur due to the tension of the ligaments. If the pain is felt on top of the abdomen, then the stomach is most likely to blame. To make the pain go away, just try to revise your menu, reduce the portion size. If these measures do not help, then visit a gastroenterologist for consultation.

Localization of pain in the lower abdomen is much more dangerous. Especially if they are pulling or have contractions. Such pain just screams for the possible miscarriage, especially if the pain is joined by bloody or brown excretions from the vagina. Therefore, at the first symptoms of such a condition, immediately consult a doctor. Remember that the sooner you take action, the better your chances of saving your unborn child.

If a pregnant woman feels pain during urination, pain and burning sensation on the genital mucosa, then these are signs of a developing infection. Also pay attention to vaginal discharge. Normal discharge should have a light shade and a slightly sour smell, there should be few of them. For any deviations in quantity, color or odor, you should seek the advice of your doctor.