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First Trimester

10 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is the size of a Kumquat 🍊

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Ashok Kumar Poudel
Written by
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Health & Wellness Writer
Dr. Bina Basnet
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
⚖️
Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
First
⏱️
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

At 10 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a Kumquat (🍊). 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.
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