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Overall Pregnancy
Your Baby is About
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At around 3cm — the size of a strawberry — your baby is growing fast. This week, the fingers and toes have fully separated (no more webbing), and tiny fingernails are starting to form. The face bones are now in place, eyelids are closed to protect the developing eyes, and ear buds on the sides of the head are looking more like actual ears. The placenta is rapidly maturing and taking over hormone production from your ovaries.
Week 10 is often when providers offer or discuss the NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test) — a blood test that screens for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome. It's optional, not mandatory, and worth discussing with your provider so you can make an informed decision. Your prenatal appointments will be roughly monthly for now, picking up to every two weeks in the third trimester.
Your baby can already bend their arms and legs this week — and if you could see inside right now, you'd see tiny limb movements on an ultrasound, even though you won't feel them for months. The baby is moving, stretching, and even hiccuping in there, completely undetected by you. They've been living quite an active life without you even knowing.
If your skin has become oilier or you're breaking out more than usual, that's pregnancy hormones — totally normal. Stick to gentle, fragrance-free skincare and avoid harsh acne treatments like retinoids or salicylic acid, which aren't recommended in pregnancy. A simple cleanser and SPF moisturiser is all you need right now.
Calcium needs are increasing — your baby's bones are starting to form. Dairy, fortified plant milks, leafy greens, and almonds are all good calcium sources alongside your prenatal vitamin.
The first trimester is often the most isolating — your partner looks the same to everyone else but feels terrible. Check in daily, even just a quick text, and make sure they know they're not doing this alone.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. Read full disclaimer