Baby's Development:

Thanks to the brain's considerable development, your baby's head is very big when compared to the rest of the body.

The external part of the ear begins to form in concert with the development of the inner ear.

Abdominal muscles form stronger and the loins define their definitive position. Lungs continue their development.

Your baby is now about 5 cm from tip to butt. and 7.5 cm if you count the expanding legs.

10 Weeks old

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Baby's Profile:        Size:       -  7.5 cm

                                  Weight:  -  20 g

Her Emotions:

This is often the week of the first scan.  The first time that you will see your baby in real life!  Some practices allow a video to be made of the scan, if you are lucky in this then you will watch it at least 100 times before the weekend!

See Also:

Doctor visits during pregnancy. 

What to expect and how to prepare.

His Emotions:

Take an afternoon off work to be with your partner for the scan and afterwards too.  Spend all the time you can looking at the pictures or video.  If this is your first time, you will feel moved in a way that nothing has ever touched you before.  If this is not the first time, you will still be moved like nothing that has touched you since the last time.  Guys! this is incredible!

Useful Information:

There are two types of scan:  The pelvic scan, when the probe is placed against the bottom of your stomach, or the vaginal scan, when the probe is inserted into the vaginal cavity.  If you have a pelvic scan, you should drink at least 2 litres of water in the hours leading up to the scan (this makes the scan much more effective).

The choice depends on the normal practices of the doctor and your own robustness.   It is better that you inform your doctor of your preferences BEFOREHAND!

See also: Understanding a woman's body changes during her pregnancy