Pregnancy Stages of Pregnancy Week by Week Pregnancy Week 10 Learn what is happening with your baby's development in week 10. Plus, find out what to expect at your first ultrasound, and why you may be experiencing the pregnancy glow. By Parents Editors Updated on May 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email How Big is Baby? Your baby is about the size of a kumquat and can stretch his spine. Her eyes and eyelids are more developed and her eyebrows are beginning to grow. Baby's Length: 1.22in.Baby's Weight: 0.14oz. Mom's Changing Body Loving your new dewy, pregnant glow? Thank the hormones HCG and progesterone (they increase the number of oil glands in your face, making your complexion shinier and smoother) and your boosted blood volume, which can make your skin slightly flushed and plump. And if the girls are giving you all kinds of nice cleavage these days, it's because estrogen and progesterone are spurring milk-producing glands to grow there (and there's plenty more of that to come)! Baby's Development Up until now your baby was classified as an embryo, but by the end of this week he will be a fetus and lots of changes are on the way. Paddle-like, or webbed, hands and feet will now separate into fingers and toes, bones will begin to harden and his kidneys are now producing urine. Most impressive? At this point your baby's brain is developing at astounding rates—nearly 250,000 neurons are forming every minute! The end of the embryonic stage also marks a turning point for development dangers—your baby is much less susceptible to them now. Read More Weekly Tip You'll finally get a peek at your baby this week! Your upcoming prenatal visit will include your first ultrasound. Your doctor will be able to point out fingers and toes, and you'll hear your baby's heartbeat. At this time, you may also need a nuchal translucency test, which can assess risks of Down syndrome, other chromosome abnormalities, and congenital heart problems. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine - AIUM.org Week 10 Ultrasound You'll notice in this image that your baby-to-be is looking more and more like a newborn. Her arms and legs are visible, and a recognizable profile can be seen. The bright white areas in the profile are facial bones. Read More What Week 10 of Your Pregnancy Is Really Like Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 10 - Getting Ready for the Big Reveal At 10 weeks, you've finally come to terms with your pregnancy. Now it's time to start thinking about spreading the word to your friends and family, if you haven't already (hands up if you Instagrammed your positive pregnancy test). Most people start sharing the big news around 12 weeks, but with a status update just a finger tap away, folks are starting to post their reveals even sooner. Whether you choose to speak out now or later, the trend seems to be to go big, bold and creative with your pregnancy reveal. And whether it's a Miley Cyrus parody or a sibling photo shoot, let's face it, it's a little about one-upping your friends, right? Subscribe on iTunes This Week's To-Do List Wash your hands frequently to avoid getting a cold or the flu.Read More Try natural remedies for indigestion.Read More Go shopping for maternity clothing.Read More Review your company's maternity leave policy.Read More If you're hoping for a V-BAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) but your doctor isn't on board, consider jumping ship for a practitioner who will consider it.Read More This Week's FAQs Should my partner come with me to my medical appointments? Must Reads Breasts, Sex and Pregnancy: A Guide to Your New Mom Boobs 7 Safe Solutions for Pregnancy Acne How To Hide Your Pregnant Body in the First Trimester 22 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Might Not Expect Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit