10 Weeks Pregnant

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Your Baby

Your uterus has now become an inside playground! The little baby you carry has now begun to move inside you, kicking and waving more than you can even imagine.

Although you cannot feel the movements yet, you will in time be able to recognize each time your little one rolls over, kicks or even hiccups once they grow larger.

Swallowing fluid is also critical in your little one's development while swimming around on the inside.

Approximately 1.2 inches long from crown to rump, weighing less than a sixth of an ounce, your new addition has fully functional organs and details are beginning to be more apparent.

Tiny fingernails, fussy hair, and even limbs that can bend at the wrist and ankles help give your little one a more human appearance.

The head is approximately half the size of the body overall, bulging slightly at the forehead to account for the developing brain, but rest assured that everything will settle into place as the weeks go by. Your baby can now shake his head - or well- at least move it.

If you could see your little one now, the spine is visible along with all the nerves to go along with it, branching out through the body.

You

Although your baby measures just over an inch in length your uterus is about the size of a grapefruit. This is necessary to provide your new baby with space to grow in the coming months.

Regular clothes may fit snugly now (time to start shopping ;-D )and it can be a struggle when dealing with a changing wardrobe almost monthly. If you have had a prenatal visit already, you may have been lucky enough to hear the heartbeat of your little one. Don't be alarmed if you can't hear it on your first visit, sometimes those little ones are tricky and like to move out of the way!

Exercise can be a great stress reliever and a good way to keep in shape while carrying a child. Low-impact activities such as swimming or walking are perfect ways to keep yourself in shape while not putting unnecessary stress on you or your developing midsection.

Another really great way to exercise during pregnancy is yoga. It can both prevent or relieve back pain and really help you prepare for giving birth. The childbirth is helped by by both the relaxation and breathing in yoga and by exercises that opens up your pelvis. An excellent prenatal yoga DVD is "Prenatal Yoga" With Shiva Rea.

If you haven�t let anyone know at your workplace yet, you may want to start deciding on the next course of action to take. Some women find that they prefer to let their immediate supervisors know first, while others talk to their Human Resources department first about things they may have questions about such as paid time off, taking leave for doctor�s appointments or other sudden changes in workplace hours.

Take your time when deciding how to announce your big news; it can be overwhelming for some women to have the entire office congratulate you on your newest addition. Other factors such as medical leave due can interfere with when you decide to reveal your big news as well.

Be sure to lean on others who are aware of your pregnancy state, such as your partner, family members or close friends when you feel overwhelmed or need a hand with even simple tasks. Take advantage of those who offer their services and help. You will appreciate it as you get further along in your pregnancy.

3rd Month of Pregnancy Video

If seeing is believing for you; watch this video explaining the third month of pregnancy in pictures and words.

Instructions: When watching the video clip, start the video by clicking the small arrow down to the left, not the large one in the middle of the screen. If you're using Internet Explorer as your browser and the video doesn't start, try clicking twice on the small arrow.

Diary of a Daughter