10 weeks is an important stage of pregnancy, it is during this period that the formation of the main organs, systems and brain of the baby begins, so the expectant mother should be especially careful. Timely passing a medical examination, observing a proper diet, and staying in the fresh air have a beneficial effect on the health status of a pregnant woman and an unborn baby, in no case should they be neglected.
Changes in the body at 10 weeks of gestation
At the 10th week of pregnancy, a serious restructuring takes place in the body of the expectant mother, moreover, her symptoms are noticeable not only to the pregnant woman, but also to those around her. Gradually, forms begin to round up, weight gain increases from 150 grams to 1-1.3 kilograms per week, the waist gradually disappears, the breast increases, white Montgomery vesicles appear on the nipples, designed to facilitate the process of feeding the baby. In some cases, the body can not cope with the removal of fluid, which leads to severe edema, freckles, moles or age spots appear on the body.
The condition of the fetus at 10 weeks of gestation
At the 10th week, the embryo finally turns into a fetus, it forms a body, internal organs, fingers, future milk teeth, the brain quickly develops (250 thousand neurons are produced per minute), the tail disappears, and the diaphragm begins to form. The genitals are not yet so pronounced that one can talk about the gender of the child, however, if a boy develops in the woman’s body, his testicles begin to produce the hormone testosterone.
The weight of the future baby is 5 grams, its size is 4 centimeters. During the ultrasound examination, it is already possible to take a picture showing the fetus, as well as to feel how the heart beats.
The 10th week is a kind of milestone, overcoming which a pregnant woman can be 90 percent sure that the baby does not have serious pathologies and that he will safely “live” in the womb until he is born.
Possible sensations at 10 weeks of gestation
At 10 weeks, pregnant women often have weakness and a rapid heartbeat. Such phenomena are easily explained, during this period there is a restructuring of the circulatory system, the blood volume increases, now it should nourish not only the body of the fair sex, but also the fetus. Due to changes in the body, a pregnant woman may experience increased fatigue and drowsiness, mood swings are often due to hormonal changes, and in some cases it comes to prolonged depression. It is important that at the 10th week of pregnancy the future mother is supported by relatives, she should be as calm and balanced as possible so that the nervous state does not negatively affect the baby's health. As for the physiological state, the woman often feels heaviness and lasting sensations in the lower abdomen, this phenomenon occurs due to the raising of the uterus.
Necessary medical supervision
With a period of 10 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother must pass a general blood test and a sugar test (especially important for women over 25 years of age and overweight women), urinalysis.
Quite often, experts recommend that a pregnant woman pass an analysis of hCG (the level of the hormone chorionic gonadotropin), especially if a miscarriage is suspected. The results of the study allow us to determine whether pregnancy is developing favorably.
At the 10th week, the date of analysis is set for a biopsy of the chorionic villi, which allows us to determine the genetic abnormalities in the child in the early stages, the responsible procedure itself is carried out a little later.
The moment of transformation of the embryo into a fetus is very crucial, during this period it is important that the woman’s body does not have infections. If there is pain, burning, discomfort when urinating, or vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant odor, you should immediately consult a doctor. Pathogens can lead to intrauterine infection and miscarriage.
General recommendations
At the 10th week of pregnancy, a woman is actively gaining weight, so it is important for her to realize that dieting for weight loss while the baby is in the womb is unacceptable. The intensive formation of a child requires the mother to consume a vitamin and mineral complex, fruits with a lot of liquid (watermelon, apples, grapes, melons, pears, etc.).
Proper nutrition should be combined with outdoor recreation and a good night's sleep. It is important to be in a calm and balanced state, if there are pronounced signs of depression, you should seek help from a specialist.
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