The development of the baby at 10 weeks of gestation, which is equivalent to 3 months of pregnancy, can be seen on the ultrasound examination. The head is still large in relation to the body, the eyes that are still very separated begin to approach and are covered by the eyelids. In addition, the muscles of the baby's face that allow sucking and chewing begin to be developed.
The structure of the brain is already formed, but the cells continue to multiply. The ears begin to move to the ideal position, the eyelids are set, the diaphragm is complete and the baby makes breathing movements.
The neck lengthened, allowing the baby to turn its head forward and to the sides. The sex of the baby is not yet defined because the genitals, ovaries or testes are not yet fully developed, but the female and male characteristics are beginning to reveal themselves. The toes and hands are already properly separated and although the baby is already moving a lot, the mother still should not feel.
In addition the placenta in addition to allowing the circulation of food helps prevent harmful substances from reaching the baby, playing the role of a filter.
Fetal size at 10 weeks
At this stage of development, the fetus should be approximately 3 centimeters measured from head to butt, which is equivalent to a prune, and weigh about 3 to 5 grams.
Changes in the woman with 10 weeks of pregnancy
The changes in the woman with 10 weeks of pregnancy include the discomfort caused by the growth of the baby. The belly should not yet be very evident, but there may be back or belly pain due to stretching of the ligaments of the uterus.
The mother may still be very nauseated and when she brushes her teeth she may notice some blood due to an inflammation of the gum that is very common in pregnancy. In addition, the woman may notice that the nipples are darker and erect.
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Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
