Week 10 of Pregnancy

At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a strawberry - roughly 1.2 inches long and weighing about 4 grams. This week marks an official milestone: your embryo is now called a fetus, and all the basic structures are in place. From here on out, development focuses on growth and refinement. Your baby's fingers and toes have fully separated - no more webbing. Tiny fingernails and toenails are starting to form. The bones are beginning to harden, and cartilage is developing throughout the body. Your baby can actually move now - bending limbs, kicking, and even jumping, though these movements are too small for you to feel. The brain is producing an incredible 250,000 neurons every minute. Tooth buds are forming beneath the gums. Your baby's vital organs - liver, kidneys, intestines, and brain - are fully formed and beginning to function.

Start thinking about how and when you want to share your news. Many couples wait until after the first trimester, but there is no rule. Some prefer to have support early regardless of what happens. The decision is entirely personal. If you are struggling with constipation - a common complaint right now - increase fiber gradually, drink plenty of water, and consider asking your doctor about pregnancy-safe remedies. Prunes and prune juice genuinely help, despite the jokes. Now is a good time to research your prenatal testing options. The nuchal translucency scan and first trimester screening happen between 11-14 weeks. NIPT can be done now if you want earlier genetic information. Understanding your options takes the pressure off rushed decisions later.