Week 10 of Pregnancy
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Embryo at 10 weeks
1. The embryo measures 1.18 in (3 cm) crown to rump.
2. The outer ear is fully formed but not yet in its final position, which will be higher up.
3. The wrist has formed and is able to bend.
4. The fingers and toes have lengthened and separated.
5. The uterus continues to enlarge and lift upward.
6. The bulge at the base of the umbilical cord contains the developing intestines.
7. The umbilical cord takes blood between the baby and the placenta.
8. The placenta is now fully functioning. It will be the baby's lifeline until the end of your pregnancy.
9. The yolk sac is not needed anymore and is shrinking away.
10. The mouth and lips are now nearly fully developed.
11. The nose protrudes from the face and has a definite shape.
12. The baby's head has lifted slightly off the chest.
This is your baby's last week as an embryo, next week she'll be known as a fetus. Her major organs are in place, although by no means in full working order. There's a long way to go yet and her body systems will continue to mature for the rest of pregnancy, and beyond. The most noticeable difference to your body will be in your breasts. You may well have gone up a cup size-or more.
You are 10 Weeks Exactly Pregnant
Your baby todayThe bones of the front of the skull are starting to grow over the baby's forehead and harden from cartilage to bone. The forehead is still very prominent and the top of the head still very flexible to accommodate the baby's rapidly developing brain. read more
You are 9 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant
Your baby todayMost of your baby's primitive organ systems are in place: the arms and legs have formed, complete with wrists and elbows, and have tiny fingers and toes; the retina of the eye, and the nose, can be seen. The large dark mass is the enlarged liver. read more
You are 9 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThe baby now begins to bend her wrists. The natural position is for the limbs to be slightly bent at all joints, especially in the early stages. There is a more distinct neck area as the baby's head is now slightly lifted off the chest. read more
You are 9 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThe shoulders, elbows, and wrists are flexed leaving the hands in front of the face. It's far too early to be aware of them but several fetal movements will start to become apparent on an ultrasound scan at this stage. read more
You are 9 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThe baby's facial features are becoming more distinctive by this stage. The very fine eyelids have now completely fused over the developing eye and will remain closed until approximately the 26th week of pregnancy. read more
You are 9 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThe lower limbs are now held flexed at the hip and knee joints, leading to a slightly crossed-legs position. The separate toes can be distinguished. Further growth of the thigh and shin bones will bring the foot length into proportion with the rest of the leg. read more
