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🌱First TrimesterWeeks 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.