All of it is okay and perfectly normal. Your 10 weeks pregnant belly is probably just starting to show. You still might not look pregnant to people you meet, but you might need some pants with a stretchy waistband and some loose-fitting tops right around 10 weeks pregnant.
Many doctors recommend gaining about one to five pounds during the first trimester for pregnant women of normal BMI. You absolutely can. Everyone shows differently, and your baby bump will vary with your particular body shape and size, and may also depend on the shape of your uterus.
These two terms simply define different phases of development. The embryonic phase is about forming major organs, including the brain, heart, and lungs, plus the arms and legs.
At 10 weeks pregnant, baby has working arm joints, and cartilage and bones are forming. Fingernails and hair are starting to appear too! And can you believe baby is busy practicing swallowing and kicking inside your 10 weeks pregnant belly? Genetic testing is optional; which ones you choose to get—or not get—is up to you, but a genetic counselor can help you decide based on your family history and risk factors.
In order to perform an ultrasound, the sonographer will ask you to lie down on the examination table and expose your belly and abdomen. She will then apply some gel over your belly and press a wand called a transducer on the skin. This wand will send ultrasound waves that will form an image of your baby on the monitor.
The technician will apply some pressure on your belly with the wand to get a clear view of the baby. The scan is not painful and is non-invasive. In some cases, the scan may be done vaginally if the abdominal scan fails to produce clear images. Chances are your little one might be sleeping in the womb.
If any abnormalities are spotted in the week ultrasound pictures, your sonographer or doctor will inform you about it. In such cases, the doctor may recommend further testing such as Chorionic Villi Sampling, blood tests, and amniocentesis to be certain. Based on the findings, the doctor will speak to you about the further course of action to be taken and may even refer you to a specialist. The week ultrasound scan is also called a dating scan, as it is used to determine the gestational age of the baby and predict the due date.
The nuchal translucency test is part of this scan. Some parents may choose to get a printed picture of the scan to preserve as a memento. In some countries, the technician may be able to determine the gender of the baby.
However, sex determination is illegal in India. The week ultrasound is done to ensure that the foetal development is normal and the baby is healthy. Go for regular tests and have a healthy pregnancy! You might also have a urine test, which tests for things like whether there's protein in your urine. You and your family's medical history. You'll be asked if you have any chronic or genetic conditions, and asked about your family's medical history, too. For example, whether there has been a baby born with an abnormality or if there's a history of inheritable conditions such as cystic fibrosis in your family.
If your immunisations are not up to date, you'll be offered any of the missing shots. During pregnancy, you're at a greater risk of infections like the flu and whooping cough, so these vaccinations help protect both you and the foetus. Support and guidance. You might be asked about your living situation, your physical and mental health, your work environment, how much of a support network you have, and whether you already have children.
This helps the midwife find ways to get you additional support, or suggest solutions to any problems that might crop up.
A chance to ask questions. No matter how big or small, take this time to ask the questions you have. You might be wanting recommendations about breastfeeding or birthing classes in your area. Or perhaps you're wondering what benefits you have access to now that you're pregnant. You could also ask for personalised advice on nutrition and exercise. Or guidance on how to do something like pelvic floor exercises.
Write a list of your questions beforehand so that you don't forget any. Your midwife is there to support you, take advantage of the booking appointment to discuss whatever is on your mind. If you're pregnant with number two, it's worth asking about how this second pregnancy might be different.
Mention any complications you had during your first pregnancy, for example if you had preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, or if your baby was born prematurely. The rest of your antenatal care will be explained. If you haven't already had your dating scan, you'll be offered this ultrasound by the time you're 14 weeks pregnant. At this scan you can find out your due date.
You'll be offered another ultrasound scan for between 18 to 20 weeks when foetal development will be checked. Altogether you'll have about 10 appointments in addition to these 2 ultrasounds. It's a good idea to ask to have the same carer for the duration of your pregnancy. Looking ahead to labour and childbirth. Have a discussion about what options you have for where to give birth. Learn what to expect during your next week of pregnancy. Laura Riley. Be the first to comment!
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