Moms pregnancy update (week 10)

**Week 10**<br><br>* The babies are almost fully developed on the outside- the limbs, mouth, nose, and ears are fully formed and in place<br>* The babies are now saturating their liver with iron by absorbing it from mom’s diet<br>* Their pancreas are secreting digestive enzymes to help break down nutrients<br>* The intestines are absorbing sugars<br>* The stomach is producing stomach acid and digestive enzymes<br>* The kidneys are filtering waste and producing urine (which the babies swallow and absorb into their body for nutrient absorption)<br>* The lungs are producing surfactant, which is a waxy liquid that helps lubricate and facilitates gas exchange<br>* They also started practicing breathing by inhaling and swallowing amniotic fluid<br><br>**Mom’s symptoms**<br><br>* Feeling better every day- both nausea and fatigue have been almost nonexistent<br>* Midwife appointment went great. Hearing two strong heartbeats is always reassurring<br>* She’s been experiencing strong Braxton Hicks contractions, which is normal for this stage<br>* And, the biggest news: the babies have dropped! Mom’s waist is back, and she looks like she’s about 24 weeks instead of 18. But, as the uterus grows, the round ligaments will grow to accommodate the uterus. So, it will eventually rise again