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First trimester

10 Weeks Pregnant

Early second month

This week your baby is around the size of a strawberry.

How your baby is developing

  • Fingers, toes, and features continue to form and become more defined.
  • Your baby keeps developing quickly this week.

What may be happening in your body

  • Bloating and a snug waistband can be the first outward change you notice, even before a bump really shows.
  • For some, the sharpest nausea begins to ease as the end of the first trimester comes into view — though not for everyone.
  • Even as some symptoms start to lift, tiredness can hang on through these last first-trimester weeks.

How you may be feeling

  • As a first scan approaches, it's common to feel impatient for reassurance and a clearer picture.
  • Some people feel caught between wanting to share the news and waiting until after the scan.
  • Not feeling ready to 'look pregnant' yet — or wishing you showed already — can both sit easily here.

Worth remembering

Feeling ready to "look pregnant" — or not yet showing — are both completely normal.

A closer look

Bloating before a bump

At ten weeks, feeling bloated or a little snug around the waist is common, and this early it's usually bloating rather than a real bump. For some people, the sharpest early nausea also starts to settle as the first trimester nears its end — though there's no set week for that, and plenty still feel queasy. How things unfold varies widely from person to person.

Waiting for the first scan

The run-up to a first scan can stir real impatience and anxiety, especially when you're waiting for reassurance, and pregnancy can be a stressful time emotionally. Some people find the wait between knowing and seeing feels long. Talking it through with someone close can help settle a busy mind.

Something you can do this week

Jotting down questions for your next appointment can ease a busy mind.

What comes next

Many parents reach the end of the first trimester over the next two weeks.

Professional support

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This content is based on estimated averages and general information; it does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned about yourself or your baby, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.

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