First Trimester

Pregnancy Week 10

Your baby is about the size of a strawberry 🍓critical organ development complete.

Week 9Week 10 / 40Week 11
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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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