10 weeks pregnant
At 10 weeks pregnant, the embryo becomes a fetus, and the heartbeat may be heard with a handheld Doppler. You're in the first trimester, about 8 weeks after conception, because pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period.
Not sure how far along you are? Try the pregnancy week calculator, or get a free ultrasound at a local pregnancy center.
What's developing at 10 weeks
- The eyelids are more developed and begin to close, and the outer ears begin to take shape.
- The facial features become more distinct, and the intestines rotate.
- At the end of week 10, the embryo is called a fetus, the term used until birth.
Around week 10, a doctor may be able to hear the heartbeat with a handheld Doppler, a small device placed on the belly.
If you're not sure what to do
You don't have to decide everything today. It can help to know how far along you are, what all of your options are, and what support is out there.
- Your options: parenting, adoption, and what abortion involves
- Financial help in Michigan: Medicaid, WIC and more
- Fetal development week by week: the full timeline
Sources
- MedlinePlus. Fetal development.
- ACOG. How your fetus grows during pregnancy; Abortion language guide.
- ACOG. Methods for estimating the due date.
Common questions
What is developing at 10 weeks pregnant?
At 10 weeks, the embryo becomes a fetus, and the heartbeat may be heard with a handheld Doppler. The facial features become more distinct, and the intestines rotate. At the end of week 10, the embryo is called a fetus, the term used until birth.
How many weeks since conception is 10 weeks pregnant?
About 8 weeks. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, and conception usually happens about two weeks after that.
How can I find out for sure if I'm 10 weeks pregnant?
An ultrasound is the most accurate way to know how far along you are, especially in the first trimester. Many pregnancy centers offer one free.
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