When the button no longer closes

How is your baby growing?

Now, in the 10th week of pregnancy, your baby already looks like a child, with a nose, ears, and eyes, as well as elbows, knees, fingers, and toes. The fingers and toes are still connected by a kind of membrane, but this is now slowly beginning to recede.  

Your baby's senses are now becoming more acute as new brain cells are constantly being created. And—although it is not yet noticeable—your baby is making its first movements.

How is your belly growing?

At 10 weeks pregnant, most women who are pregnant for the first time do not yet have a belly, but they may not be able to button their pants. This is due to your pelvis, which is now widening to provide enough space for your baby. At first, a rubber band tied around the buttonhole may be enough to still fit into your favorite pants, but soon you will need new ones.  

And hormones continue to make their presence felt. On the one hand, on your skin. You may develop softer, rosier skin or, conversely, oilier skin—this varies greatly from person to person. On the other hand, you may now feel the calming effect of progesterone on your intestines, e.g. with bloating and/or constipation. In this case, exercise and a diet rich in fiber can help.  

You can read about which sports are suitable during pregnancy in our guide.

You can find information on what a high-fiber diet specifically for pregnancy might look like here.

What makes you grow as a family?

Now it's official: you will be given your pregnancy booklet at your first ultrasound scan at the latest. The booklet contains all the results of your preventive examinations and serves as a record of your pregnancy. Always keep it with you, because in an emergency it provides important information to unfamiliar doctors so that they can help you. In addition, you can keep your ultrasound images in the booklet and always have them available when you want to show them off with pride. ;-)

You can read here what is recorded on each page of the pregnancy booklet.

Our tip: Since the pregnancy booklet will be your constant companion, put it in a case to protect it. You will find many suppliers of cases online, which can also be personalized.  

Now, in the 10th week of pregnancy, is the right time for the first of two visits to the dentist during pregnancy. The hormone progesterone increases blood flow to the gums and makes them more sensitive. This can lead to inflammation, especially when plaque builds up. Also, the slight change in the acidity of your saliva can slightly attack your tooth enamel. Professional teeth cleaning and checkups help keep your gums healthy and prevent potential problems.

You don't need to take time off work for the medical examinations that are necessary during pregnancy. You can have these examinations during your working hours.