First Trimester
Pregnancy Week 10
Your baby is about the size of a strawberry 🍓 — critical organ development complete.
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Size comparison
≈ Strawberry
Length
3.1 cm
Weight
4 g
Milestone
Critical organ development complete
About 30 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 10
All vital organs are formed and beginning to function. The risk of major birth defects drops significantly after this point. Tiny fingernails are starting to grow.
This is a great week to schedule genetic screening tests if you choose to.
Common symptoms at week 10
Round ligament pain (low abdominal stretching)NauseaIncreased energy may begin
Eat more of
- ✓Folic acid (leafy greens, fortified cereals)
- ✓Iron-rich foods (lentils, spinach)
- ✓Calcium (dairy, fortified plant milk)
- ✓Vitamin B6 (bananas, avocados)
- ✓Whole grains
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/undercooked meat or fish
- ✕High-mercury fish (shark, swordfish)
- ✕Unpasteurised dairy
- ✕Excess caffeine (>200 mg/day)
- ✕Raw sprouts
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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