I’m approaching my ten weeks pregnant benchmark

At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby officially becomes a fetus, developing features like jawbones, nostrils, and bending limbs, while your uterus grows to the size of a large orange, causing symptoms like bloating, indigestion, and visible veins as your body adapts to supporting your growing baby, with a focus on nutrition and gentle movement.

Baby Development (Fetus)
Size: Roughly the size of a large strawberry or apricot (about 3cm long).

Features: Tiny facial features like nostrils, jawbones (with future teeth buds!), and ears are forming; fingers and toes are separating.

Milestone: Transition from embryo to fetus, with major organs like the heart, brain, and kidneys fully formed and functional.

Movement: Baby makes small, jerky movements, and can bend arms at the elbow.

Your Body & Symptoms
Uterus: Grows to the size of a large orange.

Bloating/Gas: Hormones (progesterone) relax digestive muscles, leading to more burping and wind.

Visible Veins: Increased blood volume makes veins on breasts and belly more prominent.

Clothing: Waistbands may start feeling snug, prompting stretchy clothes.

Other Symptoms: Headaches, heartburn, and fatigue are common as your body works hard.

Tips for Week 10
Nutrition: Increase calcium (for baby's teeth) and consider herbal teas; stay hydrated.

Movement: Gentle exercise like walking helps digestion.

Support: Talk to friends/family; take prenatal vitamins.

Screening: Consider Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) if offered.