Morning sickness as its peak, but your baby is also developing rapidly. Find out what you can expect at week 10 of pregnancy.

How Big is Your Baby?
At 10 weeks, your baby is the size of a kumquiat or a prune. He/she is around 3.1 cm and weighs around 3.9 g.

Your Baby’s Development
In this week-by-week pregnancy guide, you’ll learn that:
- Your baby’s brain is developing at an astounding rate: nearly 250,000 neurons are forming every minute!
- All his/her vital organs, including his/her kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver, are now in place and starting to function.
- The main parts of your baby’s eye that enable vision – the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and retina – are fully formed. They are covered by eyelids, but they’re still tightly shut until the 27th week.
- His/her hands and feet begin to separate into fingers and toes, and there are beginnings of tiny fingernails. The synapses in their spinal cord are allowing baby to move their limbs and fingers.
- His/her bones are starting to harden to take shape.
- He has started developing buds for teeth at pregnancy week 10.
- Your male baby has started producing testosterone.
Pregnancy Symptoms
Why do they say that week 10 is the worst week of pregnancy? It may be because of the surge of hormones that brings about the following symptoms:
- That annoying nauseating feeling just won’t seem to budge. Morning sickness have already reached its peak, because the hCG levels are highest at week 10 of pregnancy. But give it a couple of weeks and it’ll subside … hopefully.
- Along with that morning sickness are excess saliva and a metallic taste in your mouth.
- It feels like you have so much air in you, and all that gassiness is coming out in loud (embarrassing) burps and farts, too.
- You may be having a lot of vaginal discharge at this point. It should be clear or milky white in colour and mild smelling. If you see a sudden change in the type of discharge (like a change in colour or gives off an unpleasant smell), don’t hesitate to consult your doctor.
- You may notice bluish veins across your breasts, chest area or belly. These are called spider veins and are common in pregnancy.
- Your fluctuating hormones, lack of sleep and morning sickness are also taking a toll on your emotions. Mood swings are normal during pregnancy, but you can always do something to manage the highs and lows.
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- To beat nausea, try different food to see what works in providing relief. Some mums go for salted crackers or even ginger tea to help them get through the day and night. Otherwise, seek your gynaecologist’s advice for Vitamin B6 and/or B12, which many mums claim helps alleviate nausea. Find out what other mums are eating at Week 10 here.
- Keeping away from raw food–sashimi, uncooked vegetables and meats, and egg–is a wise choice. You definitely wouldn’t want to risk having food poisoning at this point as having the runs would lead to uterus contractions and dehydration.
- If you notice any spotting or unusual foul discharge, do seek advice from your gynaecologist. During the early weeks of pregnancy, the fetus may not be stable and thus the first trimester is also the most vulnerable period.
- Avoid carrying heavy things now. So if you have things to move or carry around, get help instead of taking on an additional risk during pregnancy.
- Load up on healthy food such as spinach (folate), fruits (vitamins and fibre), and milk (calcium) to keep your body in tip-top condition.
- Go for short, slow walks to keep good blood circulation. Besides, the fresh air can do wonders to improve your mood. Go to the beach or a quiet park to enjoy some serenity for a calm mind.
- Look into prenatal massage packages now so you can get the pampering you deserve during your second trimester. Note that most companies will offer massage services between 13 weeks (beginning of second trimester) and 32 weeks (before the ninth month starts).
- You can find out if you’re having a girl or a boy as early as now if you decide to take the NIPT blood test (short for noninvasive prenatal testing), which also screens for Down Syndrome and other conditions.
This may not be the best week for you symptoms-wise, but just think of how fast your baby is developing during this crucial phase. Just continue to follow your doctor’s advice and don’t hesitate to consult them if you have any questions about your pregnancy.

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