10 Weeks Pregnant
At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a strawberry.
- Length
- 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
- Weight
- 4 g (0.1 oz)
- Trimester
- First
- Month
- Month 3
- Weeks to go
- 30
Size of a strawberry
Your baby at 10 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a strawberry, and all the major organs are in place. From here on the focus is on growth and maturing. Tiny nails are forming, and bones are starting to harden.
Your body at 10 weeks
Your blood volume continues to increase, and veins on your chest and belly may look more visible. Some people notice a small bump, especially in a second pregnancy.
Common symptoms at 10 weeks pregnant
- Visible veins
- Round ligament twinges
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 10
- NIPT, a blood test that screens for some chromosomal conditions, is available from 10 weeks.
- Swap fitted waistbands for stretchy ones or a belly band.
- Keep moving: walking and swimming are safe for most pregnancies.
Your week 10 checklist
- Ask about NIPT or other screening
- Get a supportive bra or belly band
- Keep up gentle exercise
Helpful at 10 weeks
10 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 10 weeks pregnant?
At 10 weeks your baby is about the size of a strawberry: around 3.1 cm (1.2 in) long and weighing about 4 g (0.1 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 10 weeks pregnant?
10 weeks pregnant is month 3 of your pregnancy, in the first trimester. Your due date is 30 weeks away.
Can I find out the sex at 10 weeks?
NIPT, a blood test available from 10 weeks, can usually tell you the sex along with screening for some chromosomal conditions. An ultrasound can usually show it at the 18 to 22 week anatomy scan.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.