Congratulations! You are now in the final stages of the first trimester. This means the morning sickness will soon be gone and you can start sharing your happy news if you haven’t already done so. By now the risk for miscarriage has decreased significantly and you should be already be taking prenatal vitamins.
Most new moms to be won’t start planning or look at baby names until the first trimester. Now, that is coming close, you can start enjoying your pregnancy and stop worrying so much. At this stage of pregnancy, your OB/GYN should have all of the family history and any knowledge of medical conditions in either the mother or the father’s family.
At week ten, you should already have a plan of exercise and perhaps an adjusted diet plan. You don’t have to work like a madwoman but take it slow and don’t over do it. Stay away from activities like skiing, horseback riding and high impact aerobics. If you are now sure what exercises you should be doing, most video stores sell DVD exercises routines geared towards pregnant women. Or you can consult your doctor as to what exercises will also help you relax more.
Baby’s Development
The baby should measure in at 1.25” to 1.68”, the baby will continue to gain weight at the tenth week, and you should see a weight of about 5 grams. Don’t panic if the numbers are a little low or higher, every baby is different and the doctors are also monitoring the size of the baby. Also, at this stage the baby’s frame will be completely formed and now the baby’s organs and systems are continuing to develop.
The tail of the embryo has now disappeared and the fingers and toes are started to separate. The teeth and the taste buds are forming. The baby’s brain is still forming at an amazing rate. The baby’s heart is now fully developed. As the months go on, the baby will continue to grow and develop where all the organs are fully functional and all that is left is the baby for grow, gain weight before they are born. As you will see in the sonograms, the growth of the unborn baby is really amazing.
Changes To Your Body
You will now be experiencing many new symptoms of pregnancy by now. One of the most noticeable changes is the increased levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones. As these levels increase you will have tender breast and maybe some swelling of the breasts as well. You may still be tired and fatigued easily, it is very important for you to take it easy and listen to your body. You may be still having morning sickness but that will soon be coming to an end and that is something to look forward to. Some new moms to be may experience abdominal pain but that may be due to the baby growing bigger in the uterus.
Pregnant women have an exceptional increase in the sense of smell. They are more sensitive to it and that could contribute to some nausea along the way. You may be still craving, certain foods. It is ok to indulge in your cravings but try to keep them in moderation. Gaining too much weight to soon is not good for mother or baby.
You also may notice that you are experiencing more headaches as well as some lightheadedness and dizziness. This is due to the hormonal change. It is important to stay hydrated and always keep something in your purse if you are prone to low blood sugar. Talk to your doctor and see what types of snacks they can recommend in case you start to feel dizzy or nausea.
What To Expect
During the next 8 months, you are going to have many ranges of emotion. You will feel everything from excited to hesitation. Everything that you are feeling is normal. The idea is to share both of your happy moments and the moments where you are emotionally spent with your partner. They cannot be involved in carrying the baby so they want to feel like they can be help to you in other ways. Take advantage of that. If you have any medical concerns, ask your doctor no matter how silly you may think they are.
You will want to have a plan for better eating habits. If you are used to eating on the run and eating fast food. You have to cut out the fast food and practice slowing down to eat a meal. Make a point of sharing your meals with someone, this will make sure that you take the time to sit and enjoy your food. This will help with digestion, which will help alleviate heartburn. After a meal, take a walk, this will ensure proper digestion and almost guarantee that you won’t experience heartburn. Never take any over the counter heartburn medication without speaking to the doctor first.
Tips/Advice
At this week in pregnancy, you can still continue to do everything you have been doing. There are no real changes that have to made yet. You want to discuss with your doctor a possible food list of items that you should be staying away from. We already know that smoking and alcohol are bad for the baby and if you consume either one, it should stop from the second that you find out that you are pregnant.
Now, is the time to read the baby books and see what you are in for. Choose one books because all the books basically say the same things. If you have any questions, refer to your doctor and not the book. The doctor is more familiar with your pregnancy. These pregnancy books are great references points but they cannot detail every woman’s situation.
You can join many forums on the Internet that are for new moms to be only. You can talk to other moms and you will see that many of them relate to everything that you are going through. It may help to talk to someone who is experiencing the same thing that you are.
March 11th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
I’m 10 weeks pregnant and this is my 3rd pregnancy. I have horrible morning sickness I feel sick from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. I’ve never been this sick. (Is it just me?) I thought that the more babies you have the easier it would be.
March 16th, 2010 at 8:06 am
I’m 10 weeks pregnant and this is my first pregnancy so I don’t know for sure but I was told by many people that when you’re sick all the time, it’s a sign of a very healthy baby.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!
March 17th, 2010 at 8:57 am
i am 17 and 10weeks pregnant and i don’t really get sick at all…the only thing that makes me sick is the smell of coffee…is it bad if i am not getting sick??
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
@samm dnt worry i am also 10 weeks pergnant n i have not been sick at all… i dnt have any syptoms besides my boobs hurting..lol… but my doctor told me that im lucky.. so u r too..
good luck to all
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
omg i wrote that all wrong lol im not an idiot i was typing too fast lol
March 24th, 2010 at 6:39 am
No its not bad. I’m glad not to be sick all the time. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the health of my baby.
March 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
No, to all the ladies out there, you are not alone. I have morning sickness from morning to late evening. I’ve tried all crackers, and they didn’t help. I have to take medications but it only helps a little. I can’t wait to get over this time.
March 30th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Hello I am 10Weeks now and i have not been sick at all i do feel dizzy alot and feel like i wanna throw up but ever do.At this point i just don’t want to be bother with no one I’m hot all the time and just want my space Am i the only one???? lol Good luck u all lady
March 31st, 2010 at 9:35 am
hi i am 10 weeks and feeling really tired and sick and axious cant wait for 9th april my 12 weeks scan
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I am 10 wks 3 days and feeling sick most days. Ive actually gotten sick three days last week. The doctor said thats a great sign bc ive got lots of hormones working. However i am looking forward to the 2nd trimester! Im sick and tired of feeling sick and tired lol!!
April 5th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Hi everyone! My name is Toyrie and this is my fiance and I first child. Im new to this and I wanted to tell me story because a site like this gave me inspiration so I hope to do the same for someone else.
I am currently 10 weeks pregnant! This is my 3rd pregnancy, I lost my first two in my 1st trimester. Everything is going well this time….we got a chance to see our childs heart beat for the first time AND I also have been SICK. Neither was detected in my first 2 pregnancies. So please keep me in your prayers that everything continues to go well for my family and I.
April 7th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I’m ten weeks and this is my 3rd pregnancy. I have two girls and I was very sick with them both, not so sick this time. Could it be a boy? Who knows? I found out I was pregnant a week after I decided to divorce my husband so you can imagine the hormones and emotion, trying to make the best out of everything.
April 15th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Hey there I am 17 and I am 10 weeks Pregnant also. My boyfriend lives in a different state 4 hours away but he is way excited. I missed my period by a month but then I started bleeding the 1st of this month. it felt like a normal period and all. I have nausea all day long but i never throw up. I eat constantly and i am super tired all day long. I get emotional easily. I have been getting headaches lately and they wont stop. So i heard that you count to your first day of your last period and then count back some days or so to find out how far along you are or something..idk but im super tired!! REPLY PLEASE????
April 15th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
O yeah…and when should I start actually showing…and when should my lower stomach start to get harder???
April 16th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Im also 10 weeks and still having morning sickness. It was horrible and I asked the pharmacist and they recommended taking half a unisom sleep tab (not gel) at night. Its worked WONDERS! It helps me get through it without feeling like Im dying like I was before. Ask your doctors and give it a try!! Good luck everyone.
April 19th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Tammy I am 10 weeks now but I have the exact same symptoms as you I haven’t been sick at all I feel dizzy a lot and feel like I need to throw up but never do.At this point i just don’t want to be bothered I’m hot all the time and just want my space especially from my husband. I am starting to get a real bad lumbar pain though
April 19th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I’m also 10 weeks -first pregnancy…saw heartbeat last week at 160…really amazing! I haven’t had any nausea – just very tender painful breasts. My pants are getting very tight…cannot wait for first trimester to end so we can tell everyone!
April 20th, 2010 at 5:30 am
hi this is my fifth child i have 3 older boys and a 2 year old daughter my first i got sick with him all the way through the second boy i barely got sick and my third boy only a couple of weeks straight through and my daughter i was tired quite a bit.
i heard this babys heart beat when i was 6 weeks 5 days it was 119 already so im waitin to see my doctor to find any changes i have been showin since my seventh week and keep gettin bigger but im not gainin weight just my tummy is growin. this is the first baby i had actually really showin for. all my others i only got a lil belly.im in for alot of muscle tonin exercise lol
April 20th, 2010 at 5:31 am
im also in my tenth week due date is nov 18
April 20th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I am 10 weeks, and this is my second pregnancy. I have had some nausea, but nothing severe like my first pregnancy. Headaches and fatigue are my biggest problems at the moment.
Kayla – Everything you are feeling is perfectly normal. Well, the period you had the 1st of the month should really be talked over with your doctor. I had some minor spotting these last few weeks of a more light brown color, and my doctor said it was just my cervix stretching and normal. And if this is your first pregnancy you won’t really start showing until your 4th or 5th month. Because this is my second pregnancy I have already started to show a little pouch.
April 24th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Hi I am 10 weeks too and this is my first! In 2008 the Fertility Clinic tried IUI’s without medication and then with medication and told me I would be an empty vessel…. They stopped all treatments as my eggs were to small and my then husbands sperm wasn’t good.
I will be turning 46 years old when my baby is born!!!!
OMG. : )
So far everything is Great!!! Good Luck to all you Mom’s and God Bless!
*No morning sickness….
April 30th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
So, i dont know if i am pregnant. (i know i should take a pregnancy test but im just waiting around hoping my period will come cuz i hate hoping for a baby then getting a period instead) This is what i feel: My first day of my last period was Feb. 20,2010 making May 1, 10 weeks since. My lower belly is hard from under my belly button. I am not thin so its hard to tell how it curves. My pants are fitting a little tighter as well. I pee more often than before and get more headaches and sometimes I have slight dizziness or light headedness. I think i have had back pain once maybe and basically no other noticeable symptoms.
I’m a little tired but no more than usual, but i do go to bed earlier and still cant wake up…and Im a little more moody. My lower belly constantly feels like there is some pressure, kind of like really light cramping. Is this stuff normal, should i expect a positive pregnancy test?
May 8th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I’ll be 11 weeks tomorrow and the past week was almost like a roller-coaster! i was happy and sad and excited and mad all in less than an hour lol. I’ve also been feeling really nauseous like the first few weeks of pregnancy, and i havent thrown up ONCE! and i just get so frustrated because i really feel like i want to vomit and it wont come out! lol i just want to stick my finger in my throat or gag on my toothbrush sometimes…but obviously i wont do that!
I guess Im lucky, but having to go to the bathroom all the time really makes up for it.
YAY for one more week til the 2nd trimester!!! and soon finding out the bay’s sex gender!!!
im already talking baby shower!!
May 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
my last period was feb 1 2010 which means you would be 11 weeks today!!! but it all sounds positive to me!!
May 9th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I am 10 weeks and since I was seven weeks I’ve been feeling so sick. Always throwing up, and never really wanting to eat. Some times I get to look at my bellly and say.. Its the baby! But ugh. My morning sicknesss STILL is ALL day sickness.. ai poop!
May 10th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I’m 10 weeks and still have sickness thru out the day. Today was so bad that I have to go home. I feel nauseous all day especially when i’m sitting at home doing nothing. Every food looks funny to me especially chicken or raw meats. So i haven’t been eating and lost couple of pounds. I can’t wait for the first trimester to be OVER!!! I can’t take this anymore. The vitamin is big as my thumb so it makes me want to throw up so badly, I try to take it before going to bed. I can’t sleep well at night because I pee majority of the time. People who doesn’t have it should celebrate lol
May 15th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I’m 10 weeks pregnant and i have not throw up since, i feel little awful in my tummy at times craving for alot of stuff but my problem is that i cant have sex every time i think about it, it makes me feel like i want to throw up am wondering if anyone is having the same problem as i am.
May 16th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Hi Iris! I am a plus size girl and had all the same symptoms as you. I have been excited in the past about the possibility of being pregnant to find that I have started my period. But this last time proved to be much different. I was pregnant. I am currently 10 weeks and have my first OB appointment tomorrow.
I would recommend that you take a pregnancy test because if you are pregnant it is imperative that you start taking the prenatal vitamins. They are crucial to the health of the baby, especially during the first trimester.
I am 10 weeks. I have been nauseated but never got sick. I have had lightheaded and dizzy. Headaches have returned over the last two weeks. Prior to pregnancy, I suffered from migraines. I was hoping that they would go away during the pregnancy. Can I expect them to go away after the first trimester?
Good luck to all the mothers out there.
May 20th, 2010 at 5:59 am
I turned 10 week today… even now certain things make me gag. I’m still very tired and feel so lazy. I have noticed no change in my size;however I am a plus size women. I have many headaches, and I my appitite is growing… My breast are ecspecially sore in the morning.I have very little sex drive,but over all i’m ok. congraduations to all… we only have about 10 more weeks until we find out the sex of the beby!!! YAY!!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:04 am
I AM 15 and 10 weeks pregent and really scard so im not sure what to do so im kinda thinking about adoupion can any one help!!!!!!!!!! soon
May 20th, 2010 at 9:06 am
being pregent is to much stress on you
May 20th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hello. This my 2nd and morning sickness is crazy can’t wait until 2 more weeks can I get AMEN. And the mom 2 b I’m pray for u
May 26th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Hiii!! Im 10 weeks and im 19 years old! I have morning sickness n is horrible.. lol i hope it ends soon, i have lost 7 pounds cause of it… i cant wait to feel my babii n i am so excited but i am very emotional… im here crying with everything everyone has posted n i dont know why… jejeje i havent gone to the doctor cause of insurance but i hope i can go by next week… i wish u all good luck!!! bye!!
May 28th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Iris**** take the test! Lol based off of what you said, it sounds like you are expecting!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Hello everyone, Im 10 weeks pregnant also and i have been sick almost every day… i get hungry but i dont want to eat anything…. and when i do i want to throw up…. this is my third pregnancy, the last one I lost. I have a beautiful 3 and a half year old daughter, but this symptoms are new to me. With my daughter i didnt have this morning sickness… i guess every pregnancy is different.
June 18th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I will be 10 weeks in 3 days. I feel great! no sickness. This is my third. Nothing new, doing my turbo workout in the morning. My two youngest will be 15 months apart. I’m due on 1/18/2010 according to my calucations. I’m hoping the baby comes by december 31 for tax reasons.
June 19th, 2010 at 6:35 am
im am 10 weeks and 3 days and i have been feeling movment this is my second pg so i know what is feels like i know im not tripping i dont feel it all the time like after i eat and when i laying down i know its nt gas cuz gas dont feel like a baby moving omg im sooo confused i told my bf about he said(is it gas) lol i need help cuz im going crazy here
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:45 pm
hey there I am 10 weeks pregnant and the only things I am experiencing is sore boobs and feeling VERY sleepy all the time. I never had morning sickness but when I did feel sick it would be at night and i would feel like I was going to throw up but never would and certain smells would gag me but I haven't felt sick like that in the last week and I have actually wanted to eat more. good luck to all!
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
I am 10 weeks pregnant and not sick yet. I feel very comforted knowing I am not the only one experiencing extreme headaches. The main problem I have is with sleeping. My breasts are sore all the time and have grown a cup size already. They are so sore…ouch. I can not wait for the ultrasound on July 9, 2010.
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Hey am 10 weeks and 4 days in 2weeks i find out what am haveing and i cant wait i havent gotten siick at all its my 1st baby and i am still a teen my mom says that some women just dont get siick till the last trimester does anyone know about that ????
June 24th, 2010 at 3:03 am
yea you ladies that havent gotten sick are soo lucky…but lucky for me i havent thrown up.. i always had ginger ale handy…and crackers too..they helped a lot but the morning sicknenss is finally going away…im also 10 weeks
June 29th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
If you're thinking about adoption, try going to the IVF sites and see if you can get some feedback there. My wife got pregnant thru IVF but we'd decided to adopt if we couldn't have a child of our own. I'm sure there are a lot of other people like us. Good luck and take care of yourself.
June 30th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
no .. becausee you gone regret it .
July 5th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Jody, how is your pregnancy going. I am 45 and have gone through many years of IVF. We are thrilled but nervous about the pregnancy working out. we have another ultrasound on Tuesday and hope all is well. I am not experiencing any real symptoms just a little tired and constipated!
July 6th, 2010 at 9:44 am
i’m 17 and 10 weeks pregnant and i just started to get morning sickness. But i’m really moody , everyone tells me that i’m mean or rude. I dont know how to control it or anything i don’t mean to seem like i’m a mean person.
July 6th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
i Dont think you should give up for adoption. it may be hard on you right now. but it wont for long. i'm only 17 with my first pregnancy. so i really think you should go through with it because its a blessing , times are hard but we get through them
July 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
You're probably moody because you just realized that you threw your life away and are embarrassing your family. Good luck! P.S. what is with the 15 year olds here and the 17 year old handing out life advice about keeping her baby?
July 12th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I am now 23 years old but I had my child at 17 and I did not throw my life away.Because some of these ladies are young does not make them bad parents or stupid! I just graduated in May with my BA in education,my sons father and I are still happily together and on our own. To you young ladies congrats and keep your head up you will do fine.
July 13th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Hi im 10 weeks and 4 days this is my third child i have a 16 yr old and a 10 yr old and i feel like im making a bad decision on keeping the baby cause im not married im already a baby momma i want to be a wife dont get me wrong the father is a wonderful dad to the children he all ready have to make a long story short im thinking about abortion because he cheats i no thats the wrong reason to do that but since im pregnant it hurts more as to when i wasnt i can easily pick up and leave what u think..
July 17th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Hi Tanisha, I can understand how you must feel now. I'm sorry that you are in a bad position. Have you thought of carrying the baby to term and blessing a family with a new baby rather than abortion? The baby you are carrying can feel all the pain during the abortion (per articles that i've read). You must be a great mom to your 16 and 10 year old. Give a family that wouldn't otherwise have a chance. Maybe it was meant to be this way. Pray about it.
God Bless.
July 17th, 2010 at 4:36 am
I'm 10 weeks and think I feel movement too. This is also my 2nd pg. I look it up on the internet and it says I shouldn't feel it for several weeks to come but I know what I feel. I wonder if I am further along that I thought? I haven't had an ultrasound yet so it's still uncertain. Anyway, ENJOY, I love the way it feels to just have that little sensation. It's amazing!
July 21st, 2010 at 5:40 am
Hey Im 15 years old and I think that im pregnant also. I still have a period every month and but I have lower back pains and mild headaches at times. I have also gained alot of weight since I last had sex and my tummys growing out a little. I do feel light headed and nausa at times like when I eat I have to throw up but I dont ? Could I be pregnant ?
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Im 22 years old and had my child at 17, Im studying a degree which will finish in march, I drive have my own place and a steady job, the childs farther and i are still together happily and are getting married next year, and im 9 weeks pregnent again, so it goes to show just because you have a baby young doest mean ur doin the wrong thing, its up to urself what age you think your ready for a baby, i love my live and wouldent change it 4 the world, or how it happened. so young girls do what you think is right, only you can decide whats right 4 u. You will make it right 4 u
July 29th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I am in my 10th week .. I have finally made it ! Yippeee ..
This week i am still feeling very very sleepy ! other than that I am feeling great ! Very excited to hear the heartbeat in 2 weeks time !!