w 1 w 2 w 3 w 4 w 5 w 6 w 7 w 8 w 9 w 10 w 11 w 12 w 13 w 14 w 15 w 16 w 17 w 18 w 19 w 20 w 21 w 22 w 23 w 24 w 25 w 26 w 27 w 28 w 29 w 30 w 31 w 32 w 33 w 34 w 35 w 36 w 37 w 38 w 39 w 40 GO TO Baby calendar

W 1 W 2 W 3 W 4 W 5 W 6 W 7 W 8 W 9 W 10 W 11 W 12 W 13 W 14 W 15 W 16 W 17 W 18 W 19 W 20 W 21 W 22 W 23 W 24 W 25 W 26 W 27 W 28 W 29 W 30 W 31 W 32 W 33 W 34 W 35 W 36 W 37 W 38 W 39 W 40

10 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby Is the Size of an Apricot & Bloating Peaks

Medically reviewed by

Maryum Sohail, MD Jul 24, 2026

Line illustration of an apricot: at 10 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a small apricot, roughly 30mm

Line drawing of a 10-week foetus with a rounder head, a forming ear, upper lip and nostril, and fingers beginning to separate

Line drawing of a woman's torso at 10 weeks pregnant, showing the growing uterus rising toward the rim of the pubic bone

Your baby is the size of a

Apricot

Not specified by the NHS at 10 weeks

~3 cm / ~1.2 in

Key Takeaways

Your baby is around 30mm long from head to bottom — about the size of a small apricot — and the heart is beating at roughly 180 beats per minute, about three times your own, according to the NHS.

Progesterone is loosening the muscles of your digestive tract, which is why bloating, burping and heartburn often feel worse this week, the NHS explains.

Your first prenatal visit usually happens around now (the NHS says between weeks 8 and 12), and the SOGC recommends a dating scan at 11 to 14 weeks.

Your Baby at 10 Weeks: Development & Growth

At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is now around 30mm long from head to bottom, which the NHS describes as about the size of a small apricot.

That 30mm is a crown-to-rump measurement — head to bottom — because your baby's legs are still curled up too tightly to count. So what does that mean for you? A creature the size of an apricot, already making jerky movements that the NHS says can be seen on a scan, even though you won't feel them for weeks yet.

The face is the headline this week. Your baby is going through another huge growth spurt, and while the head is still too big for the body, the NHS says the face is now more recognisably in proportion. The eyes are half closed but can already react to light. The ears are starting to form, the mouth has a delicate upper lip, and the nose has two little nostrils.

There is one detail that tends to catch parents off guard. The jaw bone is shaping up, and it already contains tiny versions of your baby's milk teeth. And the heart? The NHS puts it at 180 beats per minute this week — extremely quick, about three times your own heart rate. Tiny. Fast. Already working.

Your Body at 10 Weeks: Symptoms & Changes

At 10 weeks pregnant, common symptoms include fatigue, nausea, tender breasts, bloating and mood swings, which the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) lists among the most common symptoms of pregnancy.

Bloating is the one that defines week 10 for a lot of people — the SOGC names "constipation, gas or bloating" among the common symptoms of pregnancy. The NHS explains why it can feel worse now: the hormone progesterone relaxes the muscles of your womb so it can expand, but in the process the muscles of your digestive tract loosen too. The result is burping, passing wind, and heartburn. It is annoying. It is also your body doing exactly what it should.

The rest of the list is broad, and you won't have all of it. The SOGC also names mood swings, feeling faint or lightheaded, and headaches among common pregnancy symptoms. The NHS adds a metallic taste in your mouth, a heightened sense of smell, new food likes and dislikes, greasier skin, and thicker, shinier hair. Some women notice darkened patches on the face — chloasma, sometimes called the mask of pregnancy. A white, milky discharge is normal too — both from the NHS.

Emotionally, this can be a strange in-between week. You may not look pregnant yet, but you feel every bit of it. Mood swings are common and usually not severe, the SOGC says — but depression or disruptive mood swings are not normal, and it is important to seek help for these more serious concerns. If you are feeling anxious or low, talk to your doctor or midwife. Do not keep it to yourself. Asking for help early is one of the strongest things you can do right now.

What to Do at 10 Weeks Pregnant

NUTRITION AT 10 WEEKS PREGNANT

To ease week-10 bloating and heartburn, the NHS suggests eating six small meals a day instead of three large ones, eating slowly and sipping fluids.
Avoid eating late at night, and notice whether coffee or rich, spicy or fatty foods trigger your symptoms — the NHS lists these as common culprits.
There is no need to eat for two — the SOGC says you likely do not need any extra calories in the first trimester — so focus on a varied, nutrient-dense diet as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. A short stroll after meals can also help digestion, the NHS suggests.

WHAT SUPPLEMENTS TO TAKE AT 10 WEEKS PREGNANT

Keep taking 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day — the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends a daily multivitamin with this amount because folic acid helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida. Do not increase your dose beyond 1 mg a day without talking to your health care provider.
The SOGC gives the same 0.4 mg daily recommendation, and both the SOGC and the Public Health Agency of Canada advise keeping folic acid up throughout your whole pregnancy — not just the first trimester.
From October to March, the NHS advises a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement, since you cannot make enough from sunlight in those months.

LIFESTYLE TIPS AT 10 WEEKS PREGNANT

Aim for the SOGC target of at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, spread over at least three days — good options the SOGC suggests include walking, swimming, low-impact aerobics and stationary cycling.
Book your first prenatal visit if you haven’t yet — in Canada this may be with a family doctor, midwife, obstetrician or nurse practitioner (SOGC). The NHS says it usually happens between weeks 8 and 12 and takes about an hour, covering your health history and screening choices.
Expect your dating scan soon — the SOGC recommends it at 11 to 14 weeks; it measures your baby’s crown-rump length to estimate your due date, usually within about five days.
Before taking any medication — prescription, over-the-counter or herbal — check with your health care provider first; the SOGC advises not taking any medication in pregnancy unless you and your provider agree it is necessary.
Do your best to stop smoking and avoid alcohol, and keep caffeine intake below 300 mg a day, which is about two 8-oz (237 mL) cups of coffee. Ask your doctor, midwife or health care provider for support.

When to Contact Your Doctor or Midwife

Contact your doctor or midwife if you experience:

Any vaginal bleeding — the SOGC says to take any vaginal bleeding seriously and to contact your health care provider as soon as you notice it.
The passage of clots or tissue, or cramping or pain in your lower pelvis or back — the SOGC lists these among the signs of a possible pregnancy loss.
A fever or other signs of infection, or heavy bleeding — the SOGC says to see your care provider right away.
Vomiting so severe you cannot keep food or fluids down (NHS).
A severe headache, or headache with vision changes or swelling (NHS).
Pain or burning when you pass urine (NHS).
Any concern that's worrying you — talk to your doctor or midwife. That is exactly what they are there for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is my baby at 10 weeks pregnant?

At 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is around 30mm long from head to bottom — about the size of a small apricot, according to the NHS. That measurement is crown-to-rump, taken this way because the legs are still curled up. On a scan, your baby’s jerky movements can already be seen, though you won’t feel them yet.

What symptoms are normal at 10 weeks pregnant?

Common symptoms include fatigue, nausea, tender breasts, bloating and mood swings, which the SOGC lists among the most common symptoms of pregnancy. Heartburn and a metallic taste are common now too, the NHS adds, and bloating and heartburn happen because progesterone loosens your digestive muscles. Symptoms vary widely from person to person. Bleeding, though, is not something to wait on — the SOGC says to take any vaginal bleeding seriously and contact your health care provider as soon as you notice it.

Why am I so bloated at 10 weeks pregnant?

Bloating at 10 weeks pregnant is driven by progesterone, which relaxes the muscles of your womb so it can expand — but also loosens your digestive tract, the NHS explains. That leads to burping, wind and heartburn. To ease it, the NHS suggests six small meals a day, eating slowly, and avoiding late-night meals.

When is the dating scan at 10 weeks pregnant?

The dating scan is recommended at 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy by the SOGC, so yours may be booked soon. It confirms how many weeks pregnant you are by measuring your baby’s crown-rump length — which predicts your due date within about five days — and checks your baby’s development. The scan usually takes around 30 minutes.

Do I still need folic acid at 10 weeks pregnant?

Yes — keep taking 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) of folic acid daily at 10 weeks pregnant. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends this daily amount because folic acid helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida, and the SOGC gives the same 0.4 mg recommendation. Both advise keeping it up throughout your whole pregnancy, not just the first trimester.

Week 9 Week 11

100% European Certified Organic Formulas

Express delivery for FREE (for 4-packs and up)

Shop organic formulas

Sources & References

Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Symptoms of pregnancy
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Prenatal genetic screening
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Routine ultrasound
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Choosing a healthcare provider
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Folic acid
Public Health Agency of Canada — Folic acid, healthy pregnancy and neural tube defect prevention
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Healthy eating
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Exercise during pregnancy
Pregnancy Info (SOGC) — Medications and drugs during pregnancy
NHS Best Start in Life — 10 weeks pregnant guide
NHS Best Start in Life — Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

Currency