• Nausea and Vomiting: Morning sickness may persist. Small meals, ginger tea, or plain biscuits can help. Stay hydrated.
• Fatigue: Your body is working hard, which can leave you feeling tired—rest and nap when needed.
• Mood Swings: Hormonal changes may cause unpredictable emotions. Gentle exercise or mindfulness can help stabilise your mood.
• Visible Veins: Increased blood flow may make veins on your breasts or legs more prominent.
• Constipation: Slower digestion due to hormones can cause constipation. Fibre, water, and light exercise may ease this.

Baby's Development in the Womb

• Organ Development: Most of your baby’s vital organs are formed and starting to function. The brain is developing quickly. The heart now has four distinct chambers and beats at an incredibly fast rate of 180 beats per minute— about three times faster than your own heart. The internal sex organs are fully developed, but the external parts are not visible yet.
• Physical Features: The head is still bigger than the body, but the face is looking more in proportion. The eyes are partly closed but can sense light. The ears are starting to take shape, the upper lip is forming, and the tiny nose now has two little nostrils.  The jawbone is forming and already holds tiny buds of your baby's milk teeth.
• Weight of the Foetus: At Week 10, your baby is around 3.5 cm long from head to bottom, about the size of a small apricot. Your baby weighs about 8 grams. Though still tiny, your baby is growing fast.
• Movement of the Baby: Your baby's bones are still very soft. The webbing between the fingers and toes has disappeared, and they can almost touch their face.

Physiological Changes During Week 10 of Pregnancy

• Breasts: Your breasts may feel tender and swollen early in pregnancy due to hormonal changes. This sensitivity or soreness is common, but as your body adjusts to these hormonal shifts, the discomfort should lessen after a few weeks.
• Hair, Skin and Nails: You might notice changes like an oily complexion or pregnancy glow. Some women develop darker patches of skin, called melasma, which is common.
• Respiratory and Cardiovascular System: Your body is working harder to support your growing baby. You might feel breathless at times or notice a slightly faster heartbeat due to increased blood flow and oxygen demand.
• Uterus and Cervical Position: Your uterus is now about the size of a grapefruit. Its growth may cause slight cramping, but this is normal unless it’s severe or accompanied by bleeding.
• Vaginal Discharge: It’s normal to have an increase in thin, milky discharge called leukorrhea. This helps prevent infections. Contact your doctor if it has a strong odour, unusual colour, or causes discomfort.

• Dating Scan with Heartbeat Detection
  The dating scan, usually done between 8-14 weeks, confirms the gestational age and checks fetal growth using ultrasound. It’s crucial to detect the heartbeat of the baby, as its presence indicates a healthy pregnancy. This scan also helps identify risks like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, which can be serious if untreated.
• Cell-free DNA Testing /Non-invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS)
  This blood test analyzes fetal DNA in the mother’s blood to assess the risk of chromosomal disorders. It can be performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy but is not a diagnostic test. If results are abnormal, further testing is needed to confirm or exclude the diagnosis. It is typically offered to women at higher risk, such as those who are older or have previously had a baby with a chromosomal condition.
• Date-Estimating Scan
  A date-estimating scan, done between 8-11 weeks, uses ultrasound to measure the fetus and predict the due date. While it provides an estimate, the result may not be 100% accurate, as factors like maternal age and fetal growth can influence the final due date.
• Routine Checks
  Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and weight. They may also check your urine for signs of infection or other concerns.