| If you are 10 weeks pregnant, it means that you are | | | | weeks pregnant women should keep themselves |
| nearing the end of your first trimester. The first | | | | hydrated by drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of |
| trimester constitutes the first twelve weeks of | | | | water everyday. |
| pregnancy. At 10 weeks pregnancy stage, the | | | | Additionally, you should also take plenty of rest |
| embryo would have grown considerably. At this | | | | during your pregnancy. Take frequent naps |
| stage, it is important for pregnant women to take | | | | throughout the day. Proper rest will ensure healthy |
| proper care of themselves in order to have a | | | | growth of the embryo. |
| healthier baby. | | | | Activities To Avoid |
| Fetus Growth | | | | At this stage, you can also begin reading books on |
| In a 10 weeks pregnant woman, the fetus will be | | | | pregnancy to get more information. Learning as much |
| around 1.2 inches. It will weigh less than a sixth of an | | | | as you can about pregnancy is important to know |
| ounce. The vital organs like kidneys, heart, brain, | | | | about the things you need to avoid during pregnancy. |
| lungs, and intestines would have been fully formed | | | | Here is a list of some of the activities that pregnant |
| and functioning. From here on, the fetus will start to | | | | women should avoid: |
| grow rapidly with each passing day. Over a period of | | | | Smoking and drinking alcohol |
| next few weeks, the fetus will start to show the | | | | Avoid activities like horse riding, hockey, skiing, and |
| first signs of fingernails and hair growth. At this stage, | | | | playing soccer as these activities increase the |
| the forehead will appear very big. However, as it | | | | chances of trauma or injury to your abdomen. |
| develops, it will become normal in size. | | | | Avoid exercises like aerobics. |
| Taking Care Of Yourself | | | | Avoid over-exerting physically and mentally. |
| With a baby growing rapidly inside you, it is important | | | | Avoid jacuzzi, saunas, and steam baths during early |
| to take proper care of yourself. Proper care and | | | | pregnancy because high temperature can lead to |
| nourishment always starts with a healthy diet that | | | | birth defects. |
| includes proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, | | | | Reading books on pregnancy will also help you learn |
| and other essential nutrients in balanced amounts. It is | | | | about the warning signs that you should watch out |
| best to take a doctor's advice regarding what should | | | | for during pregnancy. Severe headaches, a feeling |
| be consumed and what should be avoided during | | | | that something is wrong, not feeling the child's |
| pregnancy. | | | | heartbeat regularly, severe vomiting, and swelling on |
| For instance, health care providers always advise | | | | face, hands and legs can be considered some of the |
| pregnant women to avoid eating foods that generate | | | | warning signs that should never be overlooked. Seek |
| heat inside the body. Pineapple and papaya are two | | | | your doctor right away so that any complications can |
| such fruits that generate heat and must be avoided | | | | be avoided. |
| during pregnancy. | | | | If you are 10 weeks pregnant, it is important to |
| It is best to take small meals throughout the day | | | | understand that there is still a long way to go. For |
| rather than taking large meals three times a day. | | | | the next 30 weeks or so, you will need to take |
| Taking small meals will help in digestion and avoid | | | | extra care of yourself and your baby. And, learning |
| problems like heartburn and acidity. Prefer taking a | | | | as much as you can about pregnancy will help you in |
| walk after your meal to ensure proper digestion. | | | | your goal. |
| Besides incorporating a healthy and balanced diet, 10 | | | | |