Week 11 of Pregnancy
First trimester
Baby is
about the size of a fig
1.6 inches · 0.3 oz
Baby this week
- •Fingernails and toenails are starting to form
- •Hair follicles are developing across the body
- •Baby can make facial expressions and move spontaneously
- •External genitalia are becoming more defined
You this week
- •Persistent nausea or morning sickness (may be easing for some)
- •Breast tenderness and slight enlargement
- •Fatigue and increased need for rest
- •Occasional dizziness or lightheadedness
- •Increased appetite as nausea subsides
- •Mood swings from hormonal changes
This week's tips
- •Schedule your first trimester screening ultrasound if you haven't already—this is typically done between weeks 11-14
- •Continue taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid to support baby's neural development
- •Stay hydrated and eat small, frequent meals to manage nausea while fueling your body's increased needs
- •Wear a supportive, well-fitting bra to ease breast tenderness
- •Rest when you need to—fatigue is your body's way of prioritizing this important work
Looking ahead
You're nearing the end of the first trimester, and many people find symptoms begin to ease in the coming weeks. The second trimester often brings a surge of energy and that classic pregnancy glow.
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