Day 73 of 280, first trimester
You are 10 weeks and 3 days
You may start to notice some discomfort around your pelvis as your body makes room for your growing uterus.
207 days until your due date
A few minor aches and pains are nothing to worry about. They happen because the ligaments and muscles of your pelvis are stretching to fit your growing uterus. This can be uncomfortable but should be manageable.
If the pain becomes crampy like period pain and there's any bleeding, or it becomes very severe and constant, go to your doctor or the hospital to be checked. You'll be examined to rule out a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Ask a Nutritionist
I'm allergic to dairy. How can I make sure my baby gets the nutrients it provides?
Dairy is an excellent source of protein, calcium (needed for your baby's teeth and bones), some B vitamins, and a little iron, and milk contains vitamins A and D. Eat other foods that provide the same nutrients:
- Calcium: leafy greens, especially broccoli and kale; fish with soft, edible bones, such as salmon (canned is fine), whitebait, and sardines; and calcium-fortified soy milk.
- Vitamin A: brightly colored vegetables, meat, eggs, and liver. Most nutritionists don't recommend liver in pregnancy, but a little won't harm if you're not getting much vitamin A.
- Vitamin D: eggs and most fish.
- Vitamin E: eggs, canned salmon, fortified orange juice and cereals, and oily fish.
As long as you're getting plenty of these nutrients from other sources, your baby's health won't suffer.
Focus on
Safety: Bon voyage
Whether it's a vacation or a business trip, be prepared:
- Check with your doctor that you're healthy enough to travel.
- Find out whether you need any vaccinations and discuss them with your doctor. If at all possible, avoid high-risk disease areas while pregnant.
- Get travel insurance that covers you during pregnancy.
- Carry your prenatal records at all times and stay within reach of medical help.
- Don't sit still for long periods while traveling, stay hydrated, and wear support socks to reduce the risk of DVT.
- Wear good sun protection in hot climates.
- Be careful what you eat and drink bottled water.
Appointments and key dates around now
- Booking appointmentUsually between 8 and 12 weeks
Read the full 10 weeks pregnant guide
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.