More recognisable every week 💛

Double digits! Week 10 is a quiet milestone. You're nearly at the end of the first trimester, and your little one is looking more and more like a tiny person.

📌 Week 10 at a glance

• Trimester: First
• Baby's size: about the size of an apricot (around 30 mm)
• Still to come: roughly 30 weeks (a typical pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks)

🌱 Your little one this week

At 10 weeks, your baby is about 30 mm long, roughly the size of a small apricot, and going through another big growth spurt.

Your baby is making little jerky movements, and if you have a scan around now, you may see them. The jaw bone is taking shape too, and it already holds the tiny beginnings of your baby's milk teeth. You can't feel any of this yet, but it's all very busy in there.

🌷 And how about you, Mum?

Your womb is now about the size of a large orange. The hormone progesterone is doing an important job, relaxing the muscles of the womb so it can stretch as your baby grows. A side effect can be bloating or indigestion, which many mums notice around now.

You may also still feel tired or queasy, or you may feel a little better than you did a few weeks ago. Both are normal. By the second trimester, many mums find their energy returns and early symptoms gradually fade.

🍽️ Food for thought: fibre and fluids

Fibre is a part of plant foods that helps keep digestion moving along. It works best together with enough fluids through the day. Because every tummy is different, many mums find it easier to add fibre gradually.

Everyday foods that contain fibre include:

• Wholegrains such as brown rice, oats and wholemeal bread
• Fruit such as papaya, pear and banana
• Vegetables such as kangkung (water spinach), carrots and broccoli
• Beans, lentils and chickpeas

If you're curious about what suits your tummy right now, your doctor, midwife or dietitian can help.

✨ Little things that may feel nice

• Many mums find that eating smaller meals more slowly feels gentler when bloated
• Loose, comfortable clothes can make a big difference
• A gentle walk after a meal can feel nice for some mums
• Keeping a water bottle nearby helps with sipping through the day

🩺 Coming up

Your first routine scan is often offered between about 10 and 14 weeks. It can give an estimated due date, check how many babies there are, and see how your baby is growing. An ultrasound scan does not harm you or your baby, and many mums describe it as an emotional and exciting moment. Timing differs from clinic to clinic, so your doctor or midwife can tell you what to expect.

👨👩👧 Partner's corner

If you're able to, plan to go along to the scan. Seeing your baby move for the first time is a moment many partners never forget. And in the meantime, a warm hug and a bit of extra patience with the bloating go a long way.

❓ Quick questions

Can I feel my baby move yet?
Probably not yet. Your baby is moving, but is still too small for you to feel. Many mums feel the first flutters later in the second trimester.

Is bloating normal at this stage?
Yes. Hormonal changes and a growing womb can both cause bloating and indigestion, and it's very common.

💛 A little moment for the two of you

Ten weeks. Your baby has tiny teeth beginning to form, and you've been carrying them quietly through it all.

However you're feeling today, you're doing a lovely job.

More recognisable every week, little one. 🦕

Sources & further reading

NHS — 10 weeks pregnant
NHS Week 10 pregnancy guide

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) — Antenatal care
KKM maternal health and antenatal care

FirstDino shares general pregnancy information for education and comfort. It is not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Please speak with your doctor or midwife about your own health and care.