§first trimester · week 10 of 40
you're 10 weeks pregnant.
last revised · baby is about 3.1 cm (1.2") · 4 g (0.14 oz)
about the size of a strawberry.
The fetus can flex tiny limbs, swallow amniotic fluid, and kick — though you can't feel it yet.
this week's highlights
- Tiny limbs flex and stretch
- Swallowing begins
- Nails start to form
- Vital organs functioning
how your baby looks
Recognizably human — rounded head, visible nose, distinct chin. Movements are happening though far too small to feel.
body in focus
- head
- Tiny tooth buds form under the gums.
- body
- Vital organs — kidneys, intestines, brain, liver — begin functioning.
- hands
- Fingernails start to appear at the fingertips.
- feet
- Toenails begin forming.
what's happening in your body
Some morning sickness may start easing. Breast changes continue — they may already be a cup size bigger. Vivid dreams are also common right now.
gentle tips
- Stretch gently in the morning to ease back tension.
- Eat fiber-rich foods to combat early pregnancy constipation.
- Use a body pillow if sleeping on your side is uncomfortable.
- Avoid hot baths over 38°C / 100°F.
- Schedule the NT scan if you'd like first-trimester screening.
what to expect next
By the end of week 12, the highest-risk period for miscarriage will be behind you. Energy often returns in the second trimester.