Child at the 10th week of pregnancy
By this time the baby reaches the size of a small plum. Its weight is approximately 5 g. At this stage, we can identify the following important factors in the development of the fetus:
- already formed the lower and upper limbs, and on the fingers appeared marigolds;
- include the liver, pancreas, intestines in the process of vital activity;
- began to form baby teeth;
- the heart makes about 150 beats per minute;
- the formation of a diaphragm occurs;
- boys develop testosterone;
- iodine begins to accumulate in the thyroid gland.
The embryo at the 10th week of pregnancy is in a fetal bladder. It is filled with a special liquid. It is called amniotic, and the volume is about 20 ml.
It is important to note that this period is characterized by the fact that it is up to this time that serious vices and genetic deviations can form.
What changes occur to the mother?
By this time, a woman is waiting for change. Toxicosis at 10 weeks of pregnancy in most mothers almost completely passes. Pregnant women notice that they are no longer bothered by nausea, it becomes easier to tolerate various smells, well-being is improving.
The hormonal background continues to change, which causes an increase in the number of secretions. In norm they should be slimy, do not have color and smell.
A woman can see that on her abdomen from the navel a band of hyperpigmentation has appeared, and the areola of the nipples have darkened. It should not be experienced because of this, because such a phenomenon is physiological and is caused by an increase in the level of certain hormones. These changes occur after childbirth.
Many future mothers are interested in the question of when the stomach will start to appear. So the uterus at the 10th week of pregnancy is already rising from the small pelvis. Already at this time, you can note the growth of the abdomen. For example, some habitual clothing can be for a pregnant little.
Important surveys
Approximately at 10-13 weeks of pregnancy, the ultrasound of the fetus is carried out. It is of great importance for the detection of chromosomal pathologies. In this study, the doctor will carefully examine the following parameters:
- coccygeal parietal size, the norm of which depends on the gestation week;
- Nasal bone, the increase of which may serve as a sign of Down syndrome;
- number of heartbeats;
- The thickness of the collar space is also a kind of marker of chromosomal abnormalities;
- biparietal size of the head - one of the indices, allowing to evaluate the development of the fetus, the correspondence of its size to the term of pregnancy.
It should be remembered that the doctor will not diagnose only on the basis of one ultrasound. If the doctor has grounds to presume any developmental defect, additional examinations and consultations will be mandatory.
The future mother should not forget that she should still treat her health with increased attention, despite the absence of toxicosis. It is also important to know what is dangerous 10 weeks of pregnancy. There is still a threat of miscarriage. Therefore, if a woman notices spotting or feels pain in the abdomen, lower back, then immediately consult a doctor. In many cases, such signs serve as a signal for the spontaneous termination of pregnancy. The sooner a doctor starts treatment, the more chances are to safely survive the threat and endure a healthy baby.