Pregnancy Calendar Week 10

Every day, your baby’s appearance continues to evolve. His/her hands, fingers, feet, and toes are now fully formed. The external ear, upper lip, and joints have developed. Also, the external genitalia are beginning to appear.

In addition to his/her developing appearance, your baby is becoming much more active. Your baby can move his/her arms and legs, “breathe” amniotic fluid, and urinate. However, it’s still too early for you to feel your child’s movements.

Your Body During Pregnancy Calendar Week 10

In most women, morning sickness begins to improve after the pregnancy calendar week 10. However, it’s not uncommon to still be experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, breast tenderness, and frequent urination.

During pregnancy calendar week 10, constipation is a common problem. Laxatives and mineral oil pills are not recommended for use during pregnancy, but products such as Metamucil and Colace may provide relief. Eating a high-fiber diet, drinking plenty of water, and exercising on a regular basis will help prevent future problems. Iron tablets can sometimes aggravate constipation, but you should never stop taking your prenatal supplements without consulting your healthcare provider.

Many pregnant women also experience occasional headaches at this time in their pregnancies. This can be problematic, since aspirin and ibuprofen are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Tylenol is considered safe to use on an occasional basis, but natural headache remedies are preferred. Resting in a dark room, practicing basic relaxation techniques, massaging peppermint oil into your temples, and snacking to maintain stable blood sugar levels can alleviate your headache symptoms. If you have a tension headache, you may want to apply an ice pack to the base of your neck. For a sinus headache, try using a warm compress around your eyes and nose.

Calcium Builds Strong Bones

Many women of childbearing age don’t get enough calcium in their diets. Calcium intake is extremely important during pregnancy. Calcium helps form your baby's bones, aids in proper heart function, and conducts nerve impulses.

It may surprise you to learn that an expectant mother needs twice the amount of calcium in her diet as a non-pregnant woman. The recommended daily allowance of calcium for a pregnant woman is 1,200 milligrams. If you don’t consume enough of this essential mineral, your baby will weaken your bones and teeth by taking what he/she needs from your body. This places you at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis later in life.

Adding foods such as soymilk, nonfat yogurt, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese to your diet can help you get the calcium you need. Even collards, chickpeas, broccoli, lentils, sweet potatoes, and tofu are good sources of calcium. If these choices don’t sound appealing, consider adding calcium-fortified foods such as orange juice, bread, cereal, and waffles to your meal plan.

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