The Run-up: Week 10
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Your kid is getting a neck, thank goodness. They are also developing their very unique ears with which they’ll listen to you gag and swear under your breath as you change poopy diapers. A big milestone hits at the end week: they’ll graduate from embryo to fetus! Sadly you will not see a tiny mortar board in the ultrasound, as hilarious as that would be.
Your Partner: Some of the nastier, vomity-type pregnancy symptoms are probably going away. You can return to eating kimchi.
Here’s everything that you should know for this week. (You can also look back to Week 9 or skip ahead to Week 11)
Pre-Baby Couples Counseling: What It Is And Why You Might Want It
Getting ahead of marital issues before the kid arrives is a good idea. Learn about pre-baby couple’s counseling and how it could help your growing family.
Why It’s Illegal To Deny A Mortgage Based On Pregnancy
Some nervous lenders might use pregnancy to deny applicants a mortgage loan. Learn how this happens and why it’s totally illegal.
Chorionic Villus Sampling In Depth: Why Your Partner Might Need It
There are a slew of tests out there that can help you determine the health of your unborn kid. Learn about CVS and what it can tell you.
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