![]() The result? You feel tired and overworked, even when you’re not doing a darn thing. That's because you're running a baby-making factory that's in business 24/7, causing your pregnant body to work harder at rest than your non-pregnant body did on the run.Īnd for the next few weeks, a baby's not the only thing in production - so is the placenta, the magnificently complex mission control that will serve as your baby's life support system until delivery. ![]() Don't use any over-the-counter remedies without consulting your doctor first.Īre your two favorite pastimes sitting and lying down? Pregnancy fatigue is normal. If the situation doesn't improve in a couple of days, swallow your pride and call your practitioner, who may have a few special tricks up that white-coated sleeve. If you close your eyes, V8 tastes just like champagne! Well, sort of.Īnd finally, remember that getting moving can keep things moving - another good reason to put exercise on the agenda. Third, wash that fiber down - and through your system - with plenty of fluids, particularly water and juice. Beyond that geriatric favorite, prunes, try all your favorite fruits dried - apricots, peaches, pears, apples, blueberries, cherries…you name it! Or, choose raw or lightly cooked vegetables and nuts and seeds. Second, fixate on fiber: Choose whole grains, like fiber-rich cereals, and fresh fruit, like kiwis - a fine, furry friend to those who are constipated.ĭried fruit, too, is a great option. What can you do about it? First, steer clear of foods that'll clog up the works like refined white breads, rice and pasta. Curing constipationĬonstipation is an all-too-common first trimester pregnancy symptom. So consider those blue lines on your body to be a pregnancy badge of honor: Wear them with pride and with the comforting knowledge that they'll disappear for good once your baby's born and you're no longer breastfeeding (if you do). During pregnancy, the average woman's blood volume increases by a little under 50 percent and the veins have to keep up so they can go with the flow. What you're seeing is the expanded network of veins that's carrying the increased blood supply needed to nourish your growing fetus.Īs your pregnancy progresses, you'll also notice that the veins in your hands and feet seem larger and more prominent, too. These visible veins can appear on both light and dark complexions. Second thing you might notice are all those blue lines that have suddenly appeared on your skin, crisscrossing your breasts and abdomen. Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned, but don’t worry. ![]() If it’s your first pregnancy, you may show a bit later than if it’s your second (or third!) pregnancy. Some women show earlier and others show later depending on their height, weight and build. Remember that pretty much anything is normal when it comes to your baby bump. But don't worry if you can't quite see your bump at 10 weeks yet - you will soon enough. That’s because your ever-growing uterus is now somewhat larger than a grapefruit. In other words, at 10 weeks pregnant, you may be just starting to show. If you haven't already looked in the mirror lately and examined your newly pregnant body and your 10 weeks pregnant belly, take a deep breath, take off your clothes and go for it.įirst thing you're likely to notice at 10 weeks pregnant is a slightly rounder lower abdomen. Your baby's stomach is producing digestive juices, the kidneys are producing larger quantities of urine and, if it's a boy, your little one is already producing testosterone. But those pearly whites won't break through the gums until your baby is close to 6 months old. The tooth bud fairy is making an appearance this week, heralding the arrival of your baby's little choppers, which are forming under the gums. Though your baby's arms are taking shape and getting stronger, each one is still teeny-tiny. Still, don't run to the store for a baseball bat just yet. The arms, complete with elbows, can flex already - how's that for magical? Bones and cartilage are forming and small indentations on the legs are developing into knees and ankles. Your baby is really taking a human shape now. ![]() The start of the fetal periodĬongratulations! Your baby has officially graduated this week from embryo to fetus. She's nearly 1 ½ inches long and the size of a prune, but not nearly as shriveled - even with all the time spent in water. Your baby's growth is fast and furious when you are 10 weeks pregnant. Only 6 months left to go! Still have questions? Here's some more information on how weeks, months and trimesters are broken down in pregnancy. If you're 10 weeks pregnant, you're in month 3 of your pregnancy. ![]()
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