🤰 First trimester
10 weeks pregnant
Your baby is about the size of a strawberry
By Emma Whitfield · Pregnancy & Baby Writer
Your baby at 10 weeks
Vital organs are formed and now maturing. Tiny nails are starting to grow and the webbing between fingers and toes is disappearing. The head is still large relative to the body.
Your body at 10 weeks
Blood volume is climbing steadily, which can cause dizziness — stand up slowly. Some notice their gums bleed more easily; pregnancy affects oral health.
Common symptoms this week
- Dizziness when standing quickly
- Bleeding gums
- Visible veins on chest and breasts
- Mild bump beginnings
Symptom lists are typical, never exhaustive — and having none of them is normal too.
Focus this week
Book your NHS dental care — it's free during pregnancy and for a year after birth. Gum disease is more common in pregnancy.
Week 10 checklist
- Apply for your maternity exemption certificate (free prescriptions and dental care) via your midwife or GP
- Book a dental check-up — it's free in pregnancy and for a year after birth
10 weeks pregnant: common questions
Are prescriptions free during pregnancy?
Yes — with a maternity exemption certificate (MatEx), all NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment are free during pregnancy and for 12 months after your due date. Your midwife or GP applies for it; keep the certificate with you for pharmacy visits.
How big is my baby at 10 weeks pregnant?
At 10 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a strawberry, about 3.1cm and around 4g. These are approximate averages — every baby grows at its own pace.
What's happening at 10 weeks pregnant?
Vital organs are formed and now maturing. Tiny nails are starting to grow and the webbing between fingers and toes is disappearing. The head is still large relative to the body. For you: blood volume is climbing steadily, which can cause dizziness — stand up slowly. some notice their gums bleed more easily; pregnancy affects oral health.
Which trimester is 10 weeks?
10 weeks pregnant is in the first trimester. The first trimester runs to the end of week 12, the second from weeks 13 to 26, and the third from week 27 to birth.
Sources & further reading
This is general information, not medical advice — every pregnancy is different. For anything that worries you, and for all your antenatal care, speak to your midwife or GP. If your baby's movements ever slow down or change, contact your maternity unit immediately, day or night. Reviewed July 2026.