This week is that of the big meeting with baby during the ultrasound of the first trimester, to be made before the end of the 3rd month. Pregnancy makes you beautiful, the symptoms diminish and the fetus continues its development. How is the 10th week of pregnancy or 12 SA? The advice of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
10 weeks of pregnancy or 12 SA, If you count in weeks of amenorrhea, Your belly begins to round gradually. Good news, the small ailments of pregnancy will fade. If you are subject to nausea, vomiting and fatigueyou should feel a little better over the weeks. However, it may be that stomach pains persist. Your skin is soft, and your hair becomes shiny and bulky (finally some advantages of pregnancy). This week, if not already done, you will also be able to meet baby thanks to the First ultrasound of the first trimester (to be achieved before the end of the 3rd month). Your pregnancy then becomes more concrete. Finally, if you are not immune to toxoplasmosis, do not forget to take your monthly blood test in order to verify that everything is fine.
How many months and its at 10 weeks of pregnancy?
The 10th week of pregnancy corresponds to the Twelfth week of amenorrhea (12 SA). You are at your third month of pregnancywhich is an important step on all levels
What symptoms at 10 weeks of pregnancy?
Small pregnancy ailments fade. After a few difficult weeks (nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation, bloating, mood swings …), You finally feel better and better. It all starts to go back to normal and you are more and more fulfilled. Your skin is beautiful and your hair has never been so bulky and shiny. Sure: pregnancy suits you well!
Is it normal to have a stomach ache at 12 SA?
However, even if you feel globally more fit, you are not immune to pain. Stomach ache similar to rules are common at this stage of pregnancy, especially at the end of the day. These pains can be a sign that you should spare yourself and lift your foot a little on your daily activities. Stay listening to your body and do not hesitate to consult if you are worried or if the pain is accompanied by bleeding.
How is the belly at 10 weeks of pregnancy?
If you had trouble realizing that you are pregnant, things are now a little more concrete. Your belly begins to round And will surely force you to buy a few soon pregnancy clothes. A new step that you welcome happily. No worries, however, if your belly still plays hideout. Morphology, the number of pregnancies, the initial weight are all factors that influence the belly size.
Is there still a risk of miscarriage at 12 SA?
You almost arrive at the end of your third month of pregnancy. At this point, the Risk of miscarriage has certainly decreased, but it is not completely dismissed. The most common symptoms of a stopped pregnancy are bleeding and abdominal cramps, but it happens that the miscarriage does not cause any particular symptoms and be discovered during an ultrasound. Conversely, bleeding and pain does not necessarily mean that pregnancy has interrupted, but should encourage you to consult.
When to make your first pregnancy ultrasound?
There First pregnancy ultrasound is an important moment, because you will finally discover your baby in pictures. If you haven’t made an appointment yet, you have to hurry! Because It must be carried out before 13 SA + 6 days.
This exam will also allow you to know precisely The term of your pregnancy (Clearly, the presumed date of your delivery) and check that everything is going well. This examination also makes it possible to clearly distinguish if you expect a … or two babies. Its purpose is to detect a number of anomalies. “”There Nucal clarity measurement For example, combined with maternal age and the dosage of serum markers (carried out by blood test), makes it possible to assess The risk of Down’s syndrome. “, explains the midwife. During this ultrasound, the whole body of the baby will be examined: head, arms, legs, feet, hands, organs. It is also a moment rich in emotions, to share of course with the future dad. “”Once the ultrasound of the first trimester is made, your midwife can make the declaration of pregnancy. It is indeed useless to do it earlier. “recalls Anh-Chi Ton.
“Once the ultrasound of the first trimester is made, your midwife can make the declaration of pregnancy”.
Can we know if it is a girl or a boy during the 1st echo?
It is still a bit early to know baby sex. It is generally the ultrasound of the second trimester that confirms that you are pregnant with a little girl or a boy. However, some specialists already see some clues from the first ultrasound by observing the genital tuber. It is a small point visible to ultrasound (a penis or a clitoris) and according to the orientation of this tuber, positioned upwards or bottom, this makes it possible to think that it is a girl or a boy. But keep in mind that nothing is really sure at this stage of pregnancy and that it will still be necessary to confirm baby’s sex during the next echo.
How does the fetus develop at 10 weeks of pregnancy?
This 10th week of pregnancy is important: your baby continues to develop at high speed. And His face is transformed, taking more and more human appearance. All his organs continue their maturation:
- His liver is increasingly active. It represents about 10 % of its size, because its activity is intense: it is he who is responsible, at this stage of pregnancy, to make blood cells and to produce bile.
- Your baby also begins to swallow amniotic fluid, and even pee.
- Your baby is now equipped with muscles that allow him to move (even if his brain does not yet control these movements).
- He can even turn his head, squeeze his little fists or suck his thumb.
- Sometimes even some babies have little grin that looks like smiles. If you are lucky, you may see this intense activity during the first ultrasound, a highlight in emotions.
Photo of a fetus at 10 weeks of pregnancy
Here is what a fetus looks like 10 weeks of pregnancy or 12 weeks of amenorrhea:
What is the size of the fetus?
At this stage of pregnancy, the Development of your baby is always very impressive. In just under 3 weeks, its size doubled. He now measures 6 to 7.5 cm and weighs approximately 20 grams.
What preparation for childbirth?
It is normal that you are already starting to think of childbirth, even if you still have time in front of you. Do not hesitate to talk to your midwife to evoke the different methods of birth preparation. Seven sessions are 100% supported by Social Security. Classic method, haptonomy, prenatal yoga, pool preparation, there are many possibilities. Start slowly to inquire.
Thanks to Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
