Cells in the tiny hollows of his bones will soon start making blood cells, a function that until now has been the job of his liver and spleen. His face is starting to look more human; he may even have his first permanent tooth buds, and he will soon be able to open his mouth and move his tongue.
It won't be long before he's sticking that adorable pink tongue out at you! Amniotic fluid: The liquid that surrounds a baby in utero. At first, this liquid is mostly water. At 10 weeks, the amniotic fluid contains other nutrients that help the baby develop. Amniotic fluid also acts as a cushion to protect the developing baby from any external force on the mother's abdomen. By Kristen J. Gough and Dr. Laura Riley November 08, Save Pin FB More. Week Add to your pregnancy vocabulary.
Learn more about your baby in the first trimester. Discover more about your 10th week of pregnancy. Sign up for your personal pregnancy calendar! Read about your previous week of pregnancy. Learn what to expect during your next week of pregnancy. The fetus is deep in the mother's pelvis in early pregnancy—and since sound waves don't pass through bone, a transvaginal ultrasound lets your technologist to view your uterus through the cervix.
This method may also be used later in pregnancy to locate your placenta if it's over the cervix or to measure the length of the cervix. A transvaginal ultrasound is done with a wand-shaped probe covered with a latex sheath like a condom. The doctor will apply some lubricant and gently insert the ultrasound into your vagina.
She will move the device to form the picture she needs on the ultrasound screen. The procedure doesn't hurt, but you might find it uncomfortable in the same way you might find a pelvic exam uncomfortable. Transabdominal Ultrasound: After the first few weeks, most doctors will do an ultrasound on the abdomen.
After arriving at your appointment , the doctor will smear a clear gel on the skin. The gel allows the transducer a handheld device that looks like a microphone to slide more easily over your belly, and it improves the transmission of sound waves into your body. Some doctors warm the gel, but if not, you might get a chilly sensation from the cold gel on your skin.
Next the doctor moves the transducer along your abdomen, applying some gentle pressure. The transducer transmits sound waves that create a picture of the baby inside. If you're ticklish, you might find yourself challenged during this procedure. Take a deep breath and try to relax! Some doctors perform the first ultrasound exam around 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy , often during the first prenatal visit.
Others only recommend this exam if a woman has symptoms of a high-risk pregnancy—for example, bleeding, abdominal pain, or a history of miscarriage , birth defects , or pregnancy complications.
During this time, your baby is very small and your uterus and fallopian tubes are closer to your birth canal than to your abdomen, so your OB-GYN might conduct the test transvaginally to get a clearer picture. From this test, your doctor will be able to determine a more accurate due date and track milestones during your pregnancy. She'll also be able to tell if you're pregnant with multiples, and she'll determine if you have an ectopic pregnancy.
This is when the fetus grows in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Don't worry: Ectopic pregnancy occurs only 1 percent of the time. If you didn't get an ultrasound around weeks, you'll probably have a "dating ultrasound" around weeks of pregnancy.
This transabdominal exam will also predict your due date , check the fetal heartbeat, and reveal the number of babies in the womb. One of the most common early pregnancy measurements is crown-rump length, which measures measures your baby's size from head to tush.
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