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You are in the 10th week of pregnancy, that is, in the middle of the third month of pregnancy. In a couple of weeks you will start the second trimester of pregnancy and all the discomfort you have suffered will subside: in most women, nausea, dizziness and vomiting are reduced at the end of the first trimester.
You no longer feel so tired and with that feeling of drowsiness, your belly begins to grow and it will soon be evident that you are ten weeks pregnant.
At 10 weeks pregnant, your uterus is getting bigger and bigger and it begins to grow in the abdominal cavity, being more evident that your belly is more bulky. Whoever does not know that you are pregnant may not appreciate the change, but for you it is clear that your appearance has changed and it is normal that you have to release the button on your pants because it presses you or wear more baggy clothes than usual. The bladder is compressed and this makes you want to urinate more often.
If you detect that you have got some on your face, legs or chest small red spotsYou should know that these are spider veins, produced by the dilation of blood capillaries. To avoid them, try to keep your legs up, do circular exercises with your feet, or walk every day for at least half an hour.
If you haven't changed your bra yet, it's probably time to do it now, in the 10th week of pregnancy. Look for one that does not oppress you, avoiding the hoops, preferably cotton fabric and, of course, choose one or two sizes larger than yours.
Your baby already has 8 weeks old, measures between 3 and 4 centimeters and weighs about 5 grams. His appearance is increasingly human, however the eyes are still widely separated and the eyelids are fused with the skin. The neck is longer, allowing your chin to separate from the body. The ossicles of the ear are also forming.
The limbs are longer and the elbow and knee joints can already be seen. Despite being very small, it has all its fingers and toes and at this moment, the nails begin to develop.
At week ten of gestation, the yolk sac is already independent, the intestine, which was located at the level of the umbilical cord, is gradually being placed in its position, in the abdomen and the umbilical cord can already be seen through an ultrasound.
If you are pregnant and asthmatic, consult your doctor about the possibility of continuing to use bronchodilators. In most cases, your doctor will prescribe medications that you can take as the disease itself can be more dangerous for the mother if left untreated than the side effects of the medication for the baby.
Many moms worry about the health of their baby, having fears and insecurities about the good condition of the baby is normal but worry. Most of the babies are born healthy and, if you take all the medical controls, they will be able to detect any anomalies in time. An excessive fear for your baby can cause you stress and this can reach your baby. Sharing your fears with your partner can help you, and you can even see your doctor if you can't calm down.
There is little left to end the first trimester of pregnancy. Little by little the discomfort of the first weeks will lessen, you will no longer feel so tired, the nausea will generally subside, as well as the feeling of dizziness and vomiting.
We give you some tips that you can follow now, from your tenth week of pregnancy and until the end of it, you can even continue with these healthy habits in your diet after pregnancy:
- Drink plenty of water, always carry a bottle to be well hydrated.
- Make 5 meals but little abundant.
- Chew food well, it will help you avoid gas.
- Take a day between 2 and 4 pieces of fruit, they will give you the contribution of vitamins you need. You can take fruits rich in fiber to guarantee intestinal transit since many pregnant women suffer from constipation.
- Calcium is a fundamental contribution throughout the entire pregnancy and also during lactation. Always and daily introduce dairy products, always pasteurized, into your diet.
- If you eat fish, it is preferable that you eat small species, the large ones feed on other fish and have more pollutants. When handling raw fish, remember to wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
Have you still not given the news of your pregnancy? Many women choose to wait until the 12th week of gestation as this is when the risk of miscarriage decreases. It is your choice when to communicate it, you can discuss it with your partner to decide the ideal situation. If you think that the 10th week of pregnancy is the right time, just go ahead and share your happiness with your family and friends.
As for work, if you work outside the home, sooner or later you will have to break the news in your company. Get it in writing for the record. Check your conditions regarding possible changes in your position, if you expose yourself to risks or changes of shifts.
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