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🌱First Trimester•Weeks 1-13
Week 11 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of fig
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Length
1.6 inches
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Weight
0.25 ounces
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Size Comparison
Fig
👶 Baby Development
- •Hair follicles are forming all over the scalp and body
- •Fingernails appear at the tips of fingers and will continue growing
- •Baby is beginning to open and close fists, and may even suck their thumb
- •Tooth buds are forming under the gums for all 20 baby teeth
- •External genitals are developing and will be visible on ultrasound within 2-3 weeks
- •Diaphragm is forming allowing baby to practice breathing movements
- •Nasal passages open and baby can smell amniotic fluid
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Nausea typically starts to ease as you approach the end of the first trimester
- •Increased energy levels in many women as the exhaustion of early pregnancy lifts
- •Skin changes may appear including darkening of nipples, linea nigra (dark line on belly), or melasma (pregnancy mask)
- •Increased appetite as morning sickness subsides
- •Continued breast growth and tenderness
- •Occasional headaches from hormonal changes
- •Possible breakouts or acne due to hormone fluctuations
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Eat 4-5 servings of colorful vegetables and 3-4 servings of fruits daily for vitamins and fiber
- •Include whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread for sustained energy
- •Get adequate protein (70-100g daily) from lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, and nuts
- •Continue prenatal vitamins with folic acid, iron, and calcium
- •Eat foods rich in choline (eggs, chicken, fish) for brain development
- •Include omega-3 rich foods for baby's brain and eye development
- •Start eating an additional 300 calories per day (if appetite has returned)
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Consider genetic testing options like cell-free DNA (NIPT) or CVS if recommended
- •Start maternity wardrobe shopping with basics like stretchy pants and flowy tops
- •Continue regular exercise like walking 30 minutes daily, swimming, or prenatal yoga
- •Plan for second trimester including scheduling your 20-week anatomy scan
- •Research and book childbirth education classes for later in pregnancy
- •Discuss your birth preferences and start thinking about your birth plan
- •Consider announcing your pregnancy publicly as miscarriage risk drops significantly
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Did You Know?
Your baby's head makes up about half of their total body length right now! This top-heavy proportion is because the brain is developing at an incredibly rapid pace, adding billions of neurons.