10 weeks pregnant when is due date

A blood test will be taken to check for things like HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, anaemia and rubella, and to check your blood type. You'll also be offered a blood test for the blood disorders sickle cell and thalassaemia, and for Down's syndrome.

You might also have a urine test, which tests for things like whether there's protein in your urine. You and your family's medical history. You'll be asked if you have any chronic or genetic conditions, and asked about your family's medical history, too. For example, whether there has been a baby born with an abnormality or if there's a history of inheritable conditions such as cystic fibrosis in your family. If your immunisations are not up to date, you'll be offered any of the missing shots.

During pregnancy, you're at a greater risk of infections like the flu and whooping cough, so these vaccinations help protect both you and the foetus. Support and guidance. You might be asked about your living situation, your physical and mental health, your work environment, how much of a support network you have, and whether you already have children.

This helps the midwife find ways to get you additional support, or suggest solutions to any problems that might crop up. A chance to ask questions. No matter how big or small, take this time to ask the questions you have. You might be wanting recommendations about breastfeeding or birthing classes in your area. Or perhaps you're wondering what benefits you have access to now that you're pregnant.

You could also ask for personalised advice on nutrition and exercise. Or guidance on how to do something like pelvic floor exercises. Write a list of your questions beforehand so that you don't forget any.

Your midwife is there to support you, take advantage of the booking appointment to discuss whatever is on your mind. If you're pregnant with number two, it's worth asking about how this second pregnancy might be different.

Mention any complications you had during your first pregnancy, for example if you had preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, or if your baby was born prematurely. The rest of your antenatal care will be explained. If you haven't already had your dating scan, you'll be offered this ultrasound by the time you're 14 weeks pregnant. At this scan you can find out your due date. You'll be offered another ultrasound scan for between 18 to 20 weeks when foetal development will be checked.

Altogether you'll have about 10 appointments in addition to these 2 ultrasounds. It's a good idea to ask to have the same carer for the duration of your pregnancy. Looking ahead to labour and childbirth. Have a discussion about what options you have for where to give birth.

It will depend on where you live and whether you have any pregnancy complications. The possibilities include giving birth at a hospital, birthing centre, or at home. Here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing at 10 weeks pregnant:. Feeling sick. You're not alone if you're 10 weeks pregnant and still suffering from morning sickness. You've probably figured out ways to cope that work for you, but if not try eating something bland before getting out of bed, and eating six small meals instead of three bigger ones.

All kinds of digestive symptoms. For example, 15 5 To find your due date, enter the date of the first day of your last period, and select 'show your due date'. Pregnancy normally lasts from 37 weeks to 42 weeks from the first day of your last period. You need to know the first day of your last period to use this calculator. If you do not know it or are unsure, speak to a midwife or GP.

As part of your pregnancy antenatal care , your midwife will offer you a week scan that may give you a more accurate date for the birth of your baby. Join BabyCentre. Sign up to receive free emails and track your baby's development. Track my baby. Most popular in Pregnancy. See all in Community. See all in Getting Pregnant. See all in Pregnancy. See all in Preschooler. See all in Life as a Parent.

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