1st trimester · Week 11
11 weeks pregnant
From embryo toward fetus
Many texts call the embryo a fetus around now. Fingernails and more distinct facial profile appear. Energy may still be low; that can be normal.
How big is your baby at 11 weeks?
- Length
- 4.1 cm
- Weight
- 7 g
- Size
- Cherry
On average about 4.1 cm long and 7 g. Size comparison: Cherry.
These are averages; every baby grows at their own pace.
How is your baby developing at 11 weeks?
Tooth buds sit in the jaws. The skin is thin and vessels show through. Genitalia are developing but ultrasound sexing is still unreliable. Average length is about 4 cm; weight remains under 10 g for many pregnancies.
What changes in your body at 11 weeks?
Nausea may ease for some and persist for others (including hyperemesis, which needs treatment). The uterus is rising toward the pelvic brim. You may notice more saliva or nosebleeds.
Tips for this week
If you cannot keep food down, say so — treatment exists. Combined screening is often offered this week or next. Discuss your medicines again as doses sometimes change. Gentle activity is fine if bleeding and pain are absent and your clinician agrees.
