Symptoms

As you enter the tenth week of your pregnancy, you can expect the symptoms to subside a little as compared to the last week. And as your baby develops, your ligaments and muscles begin to stretch within your ten-week pregnant belly, your breasts enlarge, and other major changes can occur. And you might finally start “showing” or have a little baby bump.

Mentioned below are some of the most typical symptoms experienced in the tenth week of pregnancy:

• Round ligament pain.Be prepared to endure aches and pains in your belly as it expands to fit your growing child. Although some expectant mothers do not feel or recognize them, others perceive these symptoms, known as round ligament pain, to be excruciatingly painful. Round ligament pain could be more pronounced if you are in the tenth week of your pregnancy with twins. Inform the doctor if your pain is severe or if you are concerned about your pregnancy symptoms in your tenth week.
• Growth in the size of your breasts. Your breasts have more likely become larger and sorer by the tenth week, as they have been preparing for breastfeeding for weeks. They will get heavier and heavier so invest in soft maternity tops and maternity bras as you shop.
• Nausea and Morning Sickness: Nausea and vomiting are pretty normal in the tenth week of your pregnancy, and they do not necessarily occur in the morning. Eat small portions of meals regularly to keep your nausea at bay. The good news is that they will go away shortly after you enter your second trimester.
• Frequent mood swings. Your pregnancy hormone level may stand at fault for the emotional roller coaster you experience throughout the day. Combine it with other symptoms like nausea and exhaustion, which keep ruining your mood and make it more difficult for you to control your emotions. It is best to relax, take breaks to nap and rest, or do your favorite things such as binge reading or watching a series to avoid stressful situations in order to retain your inner peace.
• Feeling drained all the time.You will be exhausted, the reason being not only is your body working hard to nourish your child, but your sleep schedule also might be disturbed by some strange dreams or due to general physical discomfort that comes with pregnancy. Though you might not need it yet, you should start searching for good pregnancy pillows.
• Increase in vaginal discharge.An increase in the blood flow to your vagina, combined with an increase in estrogen production, may result in more of the clear, odorless discharge known as leukorrhea. This might sound or seem to be disgusting, but it is actually nature’s way of getting rid of bacteria. Contact the doctor immediately in case it has a red color, or is tinged with blood, has a nasty odor, or causes irritation. This may be indicators of something else.
• Visible veins.Those blue streaks serve as a timely reminder, and they are a result of all the extra blood pumping in your body for your developing child. Spider veins can also occur as a result of the excess blood in your veins.

In the tenth week of your pregnancy, your symptoms will be similar to before, which will be tired and nauseous or hungry. You have probably gotten the hang of it, at least by a bit. You’re now sore, achy, and hormonal all over. Often you will be happy about the changes your body is experiencing. At sometimes, you will be irritated. And it is okay and absolutely natural.

Changes in Your Body in the Tenth Week.

In the tenth week of your pregnancy, a small belly is most likely just beginning to appear. The baby bump results from your baby’s continued accelerated development, which has caused your tummy to develop an extra curve. You may not seem pregnant to anyone, but you may need some trousers with a stretchy waistband and some loose-fitting tops about ten weeks pregnant.

Several doctors suggest adding one to five pounds for pregnant women with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) during the first trimester. So, if you have gained a couple of pounds in the ten weeks of being pregnant, you are on the right track.

If you are pregnant with twins, your doctor will encourage you to gain about a pound every week for the first half of your pregnancy, which means you may have gained approximately 10 pounds by the time you hit ten weeks. But do not be nervous if you have not gained any weight, even if you have lost weight due to morning sickness. When the pain subsides in the second trimester, you should be able to regain your recommended pregnancy weight.

Baby Bump in the Tenth Week of your Pregnancy

You most certainly will have a baby bump, though it might now be prominent. Tight waistbands and a little pooch on the lower belly that you cannot suck in are two of the signs of being ten weeks pregnant. Every women’s pregnancy experience is different, and your baby bump can vary depending on your body type and height, as well as the shape of your uterus. If this is not the first pregnancy or you are having twins, you are most likely to have a noticeable baby bump in the first trimester. If you do not have a baby bump yet, do not worry, it will appear in the following weeks as your uterus will expand over time. 

Growth of Your Baby in The Tenth Week of Pregnancy

Since everybody is waiting for the first little kick from the baby, you might be wondering if you can feel your baby move in the tenth week of pregnancy. Even though the baby is practicing kicks, you will not be able to feel your ten-week fetus move before the second trimester because such kicks and vibrations are just too weak to notice at this point. Even if you have not felt it yet, you might still have gotten a chance to see the baby move during your ultrasound appointment with your OB.

Medical Care in the Tenth Week of Pregnancy

Ultrasound

The tenth week of pregnancy is a pivotal event. Your baby is no longer an embryo but a fetus. These two words clearly denote various stages of growth. The embryonic process is concerned with the development of major organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs, as well as the arms and legs. When a fetus is developed, those organs and parts begin to grow and develop.

In the tenth week of pregnancy, the baby’s arm joints are becoming functional, and cartilage and bones are developing. Fingernails and hair have already started to appear. And right now, your baby is kicking and swallowing inside your belly, and s/he is just ten months old!  If you have decided to have some first-trimester genetic testing, you must wait for ten weeks. Genetic testing is optional; you can choose whether or not to have it, but a genetic advisor can advise you depending on your family background and risk factors.

The nuchal translucency screening (also known as an NT Scan) is usually performed between weeks the tenth and fourteenth week of the pregnancy. It checks your fetus for the possibility of Down syndrome and many other chromosomal defects. A painless ultrasound will be performed, and the doctor will measure the baby’s nuchal fold (the back of the neck) for signs of abnormality. The NTS is normally administered as part of a “First Trimester Screen,” in which your blood is checked, and the probability is evaluated based on the results of both the ultrasound and the blood test.

A cell-free fetal DNA test, also known as a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT), is a blood test administered at week ten or later of pregnancy. It checks for symptoms of Down syndrome, Edward Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, and other chromosomal defects in mom’s blood. Other, more invasive procedures, such as CVS and amniocentesis, may also be used to detect anomalies. They are normally done if you are at a greater risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality or due to your family background, risk factors, or NTS or NIPT outcomes.

The CVS (chorionic villus sampling) technique, which is done between the tenth and thirteenth week of the pregnancy, uses an ultrasound to assess the position of the placenta. The OB or technician then sticks a needle into the abdomen or vagina while doing a speculum test to extract cells from the placenta, using ultrasound as a reference. These cells are investigated for genetic mutations.

In case you want amniocentesis, you will get it within the fifteenth to the twentieth week of your pregnancy. If all these tests make you feel overwhelmed, remember they will help you sleep better and worry less about your baby’s health. Also, they will help you take early necessary precautions.

Suggestions to Follow During the Tenth Week of Pregnancy

• To alleviate nausea, eat first thing in the morning.

The word “morning sickness” refers to the fact that nausea is always worst in the morning. Keep some healthy and light snacks or dry fruits near your bed so you can have a quick snack before getting out of your bed. You will find that this helps to keep morning sickness at bay.

• Get your vitamins regularly.

You saw how quickly your baby is growing, that means you need a lot of energy and nutrition, so you will need to be diligent about taking the prenatal vitamin and eating vitamin-rich foods some of them are: Folic acid, DHA, iron, calcium, and potassium are particularly essential, as are vitamins D, C, and A. 

• Snack on vitamin-rich foods.

Eating a balanced diet helps you get the vitamins and nutrients you and your ten-week-old fetus need, and it will also make you feel better. Snacks rich in potassium, such as mangoes or bananas, will alleviate hunger, while the protein and basic nutrients in eggs and nuts pack a nutritious punch and help with your mood swings and nausea.

• Please do not push yourself too hard.

Exhaustion, dizziness, shifting feelings, and extreme responses to sounds, tastes, or sights are common signs of the tenth week of pregnancy. Your body is continuously shifting, and you are being overwhelmed with hormones. As a consequence, the ten weeks pregnant symptoms will range from moderate to severe. Enable your body to tell you what it needs to relax or slow down. The majority of these signs should go away shortly.

To-Do List in Your Tenth Week of Pregnancy.

• Arrange your CVS test in case you are opting for one.
• Have an appointment for your nuchal translucency screening.
• Learn the dos and don’ts of prenatal workouts.