First Trimester
10 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Kumquat 🍊
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Kumquat
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Length
3.1 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
First
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Week
10 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 10
Critical organ formation is complete. The fetus can now swallow and produce urine. Tooth buds form. Fingernails begin developing. The brain develops faster than any other organ.
Critical organ formation completeFingernails formingCan swallow and produce urine
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Round ligament pain begins
●Constipation
●Heartburn
●Veins may become more visible
●Nausea may ease
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Iron-rich diet to support blood volume increase
- Folate-rich dark leafy greens
- Prunes and fiber for constipation
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Prenatal yoga classes
- Walking in fresh air helps with energy
- Avoid jumping and jarring movements
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
CVS (chorionic villus sampling) 10-12 weeks if indicatedNIPT recommended this week
🔬 Hormone Changes
Placenta gradually takes over hormone production. hCG begins steady decline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team