Pregnancy Calendar - 10th Week

Prefer Omega -3 fatty acids found in oily fish which have a beneficial effect on brain development and vision of the fetus. Avoid eating raw fish and shellfish.
If you feel any dizziness or fainting you should inform your doctor.
Pay attention to your body and satisfy the new needs of your organism.

For the mother:

You may observe an increase in the size of your breasts and notice that the belts around your waist, once worn more comfortably, now are tighter.
You may perceive yourself to be inexplicably depressed or irritable.

The embryo appears to be more developed compared to the previous week, although the size of the cranium remains disproportionately large compared to the rest of his/her body.
The palms of the embryo’s hands have visible folds, and fingers and toes appear separately on the hands and feet.
The joints of the embryo have already been developed, including wrists and ankles.
The nervous system of your baby has started to meet many of the embryo’s demands and many of his/her vital organs have started functioning.
The embryo’s heart has gotten its final shape.
The nose and eyes of your baby are more clearly distinguishable.
The eyes remain closed and will not open until enough time passes.
The embryo’s intestines develop in the umbilical cord.
The size of the fetus (head-tail distance) is about 42mm and it weighs about 5 grams.