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Pregnancy Calculator — Week 10: Baby Size, Symptoms & Due Date

You are in week 10 of a standard singleton pregnancy. Below is a complete evidence-based snapshot — baby's growth, your body, nutrition, exercise, red flags and a doctor visit checklist for this exact week.

Trimester 1 · Week 10 of 4025%
Baby size
kumquat
Length
3.1 cm
Weight
4 g

Pregnancy Calculator

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). EDD = LMP + 280 days.

Choose a valid date to see the estimated timeline.
EDD = first day of the last menstrual period + 280 days (40 weeks). Current gestational age is elapsed days divided by 7.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the LMP date

Use the labelled fields and units that match your situation.

2. Calculate instantly

The result, visual comparison, and working update as values change.

3. Discuss the estimate with your clinician

Check assumptions, then copy, print, or share the calculation.

Practical Examples & Use Cases

Starting dateMethodCalculationPlanning use
1 JanLMP+280 daysEstimated due date
Known clinical dateUltrasoundClinician datingConfirm or revise estimate

Baby at week 10

This week: Vital organs are functional. Kidneys make urine. Nails begin growing on fingers and toes. Fetus can flex tiny limbs.

Mother's body — what changes

In week 10 you may notice: Blood volume up 30%. Skin may glow or break out. Uterus is above the pubic bone.

Nutrition & supplements

Focus on folic acid 400–600 mcg/day (neural tube), iodine 150 mcg, and small frequent meals to counter nausea. No extra calories yet — normal maintenance intake is adequate.

Safe exercise

150 minutes/week of moderate activity — brisk walking, stationary cycling, prenatal yoga. Stop any exercise that leaves you unable to hold a conversation.

Doctor visit checklist — week 10

  • ✓Confirm chorionicity (Di/Di vs Mo/Di) if twins — critical scan
  • ✓Blood pressure + weight + urine dipstick at every visit
  • ✓Fetal heart tones from week 10–12 (Doppler)

Warning signs — call your provider immediately

  • ⚠Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in an hour)
  • ⚠Severe abdominal pain that does not ease
  • ⚠Fever above 38°C / 100.4°F
  • ⚠Sudden loss of pregnancy symptoms + spotting
  • ⚠Severe one-sided pain (ectopic pregnancy signal)

Week 10 — Frequently asked questions

Medically reviewed

Content aligned with ACOG, NHS UK and Mayo Clinic. Reviewed by Dr. Maria Rehman, MD (OB/GYN). This page is educational and does not replace personal medical advice — call your obstetrician for any concern.