Early second month
This week your baby is around the size of a strawberry.
Feeling ready to "look pregnant" — or not yet showing — are both completely normal.
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. Progesterone relaxes the muscles of your womb and loosens your digestive tract, which is where the heartburn and the wind come from.
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.
Jotting down questions for your next appointment can ease a busy mind.
Many parents reach the end of the first trimester over the next two weeks.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
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