40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast Week 10 Your Baby Can Hear
Aug 10, 2024
In week 10 of pregnancy, your baby is growing to the size of a kumquat, with exciting developments like tooth buds and bones forming. The little one can begin to hear, creating opportunities for early bonding. Expect noticeable physical changes, such as a growing uterus and improved blood flow. Important prenatal tests are also covered, encouraging partners to engage and provide emotional support during this transformative journey.
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Baby Can Hear At Week 10
- Inner ear structures are complete by week 10, so the fetus can hear external sounds.
- Vanessa Merton says you can start talking to your baby now to engage them.
Choose Comfortable Maternity Wardrobe
- Try bottoms with forgiving elastic waistbands or low-rise waistlines that sit below your belly.
- Do not suffer in uncomfortable clothes.
Consider Cell-Free DNA Carefully
- Cell-free DNA testing from 10 weeks screens for many chromosomal issues and can reveal sex and Rh.
- Professional groups don't recommend it for low-risk women due to lower accuracy in that group.