10 weeks pregnant • Pregnancy calendar •

At this point of your pregnancy, the crown-to-rump length of your developing baby is 1.25 to 1.68 inches. It is now easier to tell how much the baby weighs since he is beginning to put on some weight. Your baby weighs approximately 5 grams and is the size of a small plum! The baby has grown an incredible amount during these past few weeks, but you still aren't showing too much yet.


Fetus in pregnancy week 10	Click for a bigger movie of this busy boy

This week is somewhat of a landmark for your developing baby. By now, your baby's complete body plan is laid down. Your baby will continue to develop and grow for the remainder of the pregnancy. The fingers and toes have separated and the tail has disappeared now. Your baby has taste and tooth buds at this point, which will continue to develop. The brain will continue to grow at an amazing rate and nearly a quarter of a million new neurons are produced every minute! The embryonic heart is completely developed. External genitalia are not apparent until next week, but a male's testes will already be producing testosterone.

Because you have high hormone levels at this time, you may notice an abundance of emotional and physical effects. Most pregnant women find themselves getting distressed easily and have frequent mood swings. Common physical changes include the beginning of real weight gain, potential softening of the gums and slightly swollen thyroid glands. Common emotional changes include feelings of unattractiveness, feelings of inadequacy and concerns about what the future holds. Some women are not excited about their pregnancy at first and question the condition. It is not uncommon to get upset easily, cry at the slightest things, feel moody or drift on daydreams.

You may have gained a little weight already. Average weight gain during pregnancy is about 28lbs(13kgs), but most of that is gained in the second and third trimester.

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CWolvy - 16 minutes ago
Thank you for the feedback Pam :)

pam2477 - 8.9 hours ago
I take an extra calcium supplement on top of the prenatal vitamin. The prenatal only has something like, 20% of our daily calcium in it (which I think is crazy). I read that our babies will suck calcium from our bones and teeth if we don't get enough. So I say: keep the calcium pills coming!

CWolvy - 9.3 hours ago
I am at week 10 and one day. No more M/S and alot less tired, still sore BB's. I'm showing a little and have gained about 5 pounds in a month, but I don't know really why since I work out for 30 min a day and eat pretty healthy :( I'm worried what my doctor will say when I go in at the end of the month since she says to only gain 25 pounds. *sigh*. I am nervous and anxious, hoping that we will have another u/s at this appointment so I can see the growth over the last 4 weeks.

CWolvy - 9.5 hours ago
Anyone taking calcium tablets on top of their prenatal vitamins (if not able to get enough milk)??

hoping2bMom - 9.6 hours ago
staceyL...about the dopplers. A reputable company such as stork radio (which is owned by on OB-GYN) only rents or sells dopplers that are FDA approved and requires a signed prescription by your own OBGYN. They come with clear instructions to only use twice a week and are very safe. No one should use without consulting with their own Dr. and certainly don't use one that isn't FDA approved. Otherwise, listen and enjoy! Congrats everybody!

jenn5193 - 11.4 hours ago
Hello everyone, as for my baby shower, my mom has said that she is going to throw mine. I honestly don't know who else would, I don't have a sister. We have been talking about it lately.

StaceyL - 11.8 hours ago
I hate to be a buzzkill since everyone seems so excited about their at-home doppler / heartbeat monitors but thought I would share the following warning as an FYI: http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/keepsakevideo032408.html

Americas-next-top-mommy! - 12.2 hours ago
I just bought a doppler online and I am hoping it will be at home for me when I get there in about an hour so I can tear into it and hopefully hear the bbaies heartbeating! Has other people who have used a doppler got a heartbeat at 10 1/2 - 11 weeks? I am so excited!

dc_finest82 - 12.3 hours ago
last tiem i did rent a doppler for $20 a monthf rom babay beats and it worked wonderful. I am definitely thinking about it again since i am having the insurance problems. i returned my last tiem at around 16 weeks when i was feeling movement on a regular basis.

hoping2bMom - 12.3 hours ago
WOW! I HAVE to recommend renting a doppler for home. I got one for $30 a month and you can return at anytime. It arrived today and I am now able to hear the heartbeat anytime I want from home...VERY reassuring especially with how scared I am of miscarrying again. There are tons of sites...just google it. congrats everybody!

Everafter - 13.1 hours ago
10wks and finally feeling preg... I am showing and CAN NOT FIT INTO MY NORM CLOTHES! haha i am loving it because this is the first time i have really shown EVER! I hope everyone is well and babies are doing good.

jessicajoan - 13.1 hours ago
Our ultrasound was amazing. The baby was moving so much! He or She was turning, doin flips, waving its arms and legs...it was so cute! We could hear the heart beat and see the bladder, spine, heart...it was amazing! He or she grew so much since two weeks ago...I swear it must have quadrupled in size. We are so happy. I feel like I am glowing.

missmoni - 13.3 hours ago
Hello everyone this is my first time on this site. I've been reading everyone's posts and it's good to know that I am not alone. I go for my ten week ultrasound tomorrow and I pray that all is well.

bbgirl1983 - 13.3 hours ago
I can relate to some of you...The first 10 weeks I felt VERY pregnant...now I just feel normal....How wierd... I still get headaches though and still feel like I need a nap in the middle of the day, but I'm A lot less tired than I was 2 weeks ago....anyone else?

bbgirl1983 - 13.4 hours ago
Hi and congrats to everyone! I'm new to this site but find it very interesting! I am 10 1/2 weeks prego with #4...I have 3 boys and hoping for a girl....;)

Americas-next-top-mommy! - 13.8 hours ago
Hey everyone! I am also having back pains but I am not sure if it is anything to be worried about or if they are normal... I did a lot of sitting this weekend while I was doing my homework on the computer and my neck was at a very weird angle. My back pain isn't in the lower area though... Its mainly in my middle back area and it feels like its in my lung or something... Its really weird. Anyone else have this? About the baby shower, I know I can't stop thinking about it... I just can't WAIT! My sister already has the date planned out... She is going to do it the first week in March... I will be 2 months beofre my due date! YAY!

kaharris05 - 14.7 hours ago
My bf immediately said she wanted to do my baby shower when I told her I was pregnant (week 7). My little sister offered to do it this weekend, but she's only 13 so I wouldn't put that on her. I honestly haven't put any other thought into it though. I'm just trying to get to week 12.

babyfoster09 - 16.1 hours ago
MLObaby09- Thanks congrats to you!!! I have tried gum and it makes me very nauseated. I wish I could chew gum because all the candy i'm sucking on I'm sure is very bad for my teeth/gums. But, I can't help this taste in my mouth. It drives me nuts!!! if I eat anything salty...make it worst. I guess I should not complain I know some of you have M/S alot worst sorry! I know it's really early but, has anyone made plans for babyshowers? Me and my family were having our Sunday after football dinner's and we got into discussion. I had not thought that far in advance but, today that's all I can think about.

greenebaby09 - 17.6 hours ago
Last day in week 10! YAY!! I have a Dr. appt Friday. Hopefully I'll hear a heartbeat!

geekgirl - 18.6 hours ago
I experienced a really sharp pain in the middle of the night (pelvic area) after I peed (had to go badly) but it only happened once. I thought it was because I held it in too long. I am also having some low-grade aches and pains in the lower abdoman and lower back area. It's not intense, just annoying. I just figured it was my uterus stretching - no bleeding though. Had some mucus discharge in wk 9 - I know, gross.

kaharris05 - 19.1 hours ago
hay- can you describe the pain? I had an intense cramping feeling that turned out to be round ligament pain. Maybe that's what you're feeling.

kaharris05 - 19.1 hours ago
little1- if you ask for a picture they will give it to you.

jessicajoan - 21.4 hours ago
Today, we go in for our 10 week ultrasound! We are so excited...hopefully we'll get to see our baby moving! Please pray that everything looks perfect!

little1.com - 1 days ago
yehhhy finally at week 10! had 2 scans already next one on the 24th! cant wait!!! does anyone know if il get a picture? xx

hay1230 - 1 days ago
I've been extremely dizzy all day, and having some weird abdominal pains. not cramping but really severe pains that come and go. anyone else experiencing anything like this?? i go back on the 24th for my second appointment but i'm wondering if i should go into the ER? any advice would be appreciated! thanks

hoping2bMom - 1 days ago
you're fine MISZ....I read the same thing, just says to avoid in 3rd trimester b/c of the aspirin. I wouldn't take all the time but just taking it this once should be fine.

MISZcece85 - 1 days ago
Advice PLEASE... Im freaking out!! I drank some alka selzter about 10 mins ago because my stomach was killing me.. I was curious to see if it was ok to drink while pregnant the box says dont not drink in the last 3 months of pregnancy.. Ive read on the internet people saying no because it has asprin in it..Now im scared im harming my baby...I was thinking about throwing it up.. =/

TONIJO09 - 1 days ago
WOWZA WEEK 10 TIME IS FLYING AND YEA I AM A CRY BABY...... I CRY ABOUT EVERYTHING......

sweetheart26 - 2 days ago
Well I am glad to say that my ultrasound on Firday was fantastic(I wrote it on my blog) Saw the heartbeat and it was moving!! it was AMAZING,I cant even describe how it made me feel.So I just have to realize that I am a spotter and not to freak out so much!!! Does anyone have any tips on getting a good night sleep? i swear I have only gotten 3 hours most every night and its killing me... Take care everyone XOXOXOX

cmeblueyes - 2 days ago
Hope09, I have started to use vintamin E already just because this is number 4 and I am already starting to show. I don't want to take any chances. It would probably help because it will allow your skin more elasticity for when you get bigger.

sassytassie - 2 days ago
Cant believe I saw my baby for the first time today and saw it's little heart beat. I burst in tears of course. I am not due for another dr's appnt til Nov 6th. Cant wait to see the changes! Feeling great! Was nausiated but the Dr gave me Zofran and I am back to normal. Only a few food avertions.

hope09 - 2 days ago
Thanks so much for the tip. cemblueyes. Do you thinK I should start using it now?

cmeblueyes - 2 days ago
hope09, anything with vitamin E is good like Palmers coco butter or pure vitamin E oil. That is what I used with my other three pregnancies and managed to prevent them on my belly.

nanners1975 - 2 days ago
off to week 11 tomorrow...this has been a very emotional week for me..lots of crying which is so not like me..still not feeling like sex..lol..poor fiance understands though thank god :-)...good luck to all and see you at week 11

hope09 - 2 days ago
Hey all I saw the comment pertaining to rubbing oils on your belly to avoid stretch marks. Does anyone know of which oils I shouls be using. I heard olive oil is good! let me know , hope to hear from someone!

TheHappyGirl - 3 days ago
Reading some of the posts and notice lots of you are also feeling more emotional than usual this week. Thank goodness for blogs that assure us that the changes we go through each week, month, are normal. What an incredible journey.

mom2b192009 - 3 days ago
Hi everybody!!! Im new to this thing and new to being pregnant....Im 19 and love being pregnant...makes me smile everyday but then again im scared to death!! I found out at 5 weeks that my placenta has torn from the uterus wall and that I could possibly lose the baby but it was also possible to be able to carry til term. So im just praying and hoping everything goes well!! Im now 10 weeks since yesterday. Hope everyone is doing great and hope to hear some positive feedback!!!

vitasoy125ml - 3 days ago
i'm finally week 10 tomorrow. So far the only thing that i'm feeling different is being tired all the time, and also the change in taste of food..other than that...i'm feeling so normal that i question myself at times if i'm actually pregnant or not! but then i remind myself i had an ultrasound done, and that it showed the fetus was fine.. =)

circle - 3 days ago
no itchy belly for me, but i've been rubbing it every morning with a mixture of oils in the hopes of avoiding stretch marks...ha, i have no idea if it will work but i figured i'd at least try! :) i'm glad to hear that, despite some scares, everyone seems doing okay. i'm off to week 11 tomorrow too -- yay!

tina-wendy - 4 days ago
11 weeks tomorrow.... Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Americas-next-top-mommy! - 4 days ago
Well everyone.... I gave in! I just bought a Hi BeBe Fetal Doppler off of ebay... It cost me $110 but I dont really care. It will so be worth being able to hear our little angels heartbeat! I read all of the comments that buyers left and they were all really great! Most people can hear the heartbeat around 10-11 weeks so when I get it it should pick it up! I will let everyone know how it works! I hope you are all feeling fantastic and loving your little baby humps!

1st time pregs - 4 days ago
Hey evry1! Had a good scare today. Had some spotting and really slight bleeding so I rushed to the doctor. Told me sex had aggravated my cervix and/or vaginal wall (sorry 4 the TMI). Got to finally hear the heartbeat and see the lil one again. Can't believe the changes in under 2 weeks time. Still checking my undies evry 5 mins lol but they said it may take some time to stop. Scary. Hope evry1 had an easier day then me :)

lisad11784 - 4 days ago
well this is my last day in week 10! Tomorrow off to week 11 is anyone going along with me?? im also very bloated looking. it sux, no itchy belly tho, i usually dont get that for a while.. lotion is the best for it!

mLoBaby09 - 4 days ago
hi babyfoster + congrats! I have the same issue with the exessive saliva. It makes MS even harder. I chew several pieces of gum throughout the day and it helps. greenbaby... I have itchy stomach too. It's not really bad but it's definitely every day and I'm good about moisturizing. I think it's the begging of an expanding belly. My pants are fitting more snug lately and I look bloated (I'm usually pretty small in the waist area).

sweetheart26 - 4 days ago
Well this is my first day of week 10! I have an ulter sound today to see if everything is okay,since i have been spotting for most of my pregnancy. It has been an up and down struggle to stay positive (you can prob. blame that on my moods lol..)all the best for everyone of you...keep me in your thoughts today ..i need all the positive vibes i can get..XOXOXO

greenebaby09 - 4 days ago
My stomach has been really itchy! has anyone else had this problem?

babyfoster09 - 4 days ago
Hello, I'm new to this webiste. I have to say I'm really sorry for all of you that are having such a rough time. The only thing that bothers me is this watery/different taste in my mouth, I constantly have Lifesavers mints in my mouth. I was told peppermint candies help. I have lost 12 lbs and It's just that I really have no appetite. Nothing satisfies my hunger when I'm actually hungry. I don't have much of a belly yet but, My pants do feel snug. My skin is dry, but the weather is changing. Just wanted to say congrats to all the new mommies to be!! glad to be part of week 10!!!

lisad11784 - 4 days ago
circle- I am feeling the same, but talked to the doc and she said everything was gonna be ok! I am so sorry they wouldnt let you hear the heart. When I went to my doc I begged for a US and they gave me one so I heard the heart on there, but they wouldnt put that thingy to my belly because I was only 8 weeks. but I did hear it over all, but this was the first place I had been to that doesnt. so I guess it is normal, but it sux! Im sorry...

shelly32 - 4 days ago
circle - I lost weight the beginning of my last pregnancy and then didn't gain anything until 20 weeks...from 20 week until 41 weeks I gained 46 lbs!!!! So yes if you don't watch what you eat you can gain too much especially once the m/s wears off you might want to make up for all the things you've been missing haha. my thing was ice cream, i dont really drink milk so i guess that's why i craved ice cream so i ate a large bowl each day haha, i'm being much more careful this time for sure, and with my little one and the other one i watch i hardly have time to eat as it is!

greenebaby09 - 4 days ago
I have been really worried lately because I havent had any symptoms for about a week now but this morning when I woke up my BB's were SUPER sore. I dont mind though. It's reassuring!

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