First Trimester
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Week 11: Tiny Acrobat
Your baby is now doing flips, kicks, and stretches — a tiny acrobat! The head makes up about half the body length, and tooth buds are continuing to develop.
Your baby is the size of a...
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Length4.1 cm
Weight7 g
Week11 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Baby is very active — kicking, stretching, and hiccuping
- ✓Ears are moving to their final position on the head
- ✓Nasal passages are open
- ✓Hair follicles are forming
- ✓Genitals are developing (but not yet distinguishable on ultrasound)
- ✓Red blood cells forming in the liver
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Bloating and gas — progesterone slows digestion
- •Leg cramps, especially at night
- •Skin changes — some women get a 'pregnancy glow'
- •Occasional headaches
- •Feeling warmer than usual (increased blood volume)
- •Morning sickness may begin to ease
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Start thinking about announcing your pregnancy
- Research strollers, car seats, and cribs
- Eat small, frequent meals to manage bloating
- Stretch before bed to prevent leg cramps
- Stay hydrated — dehydration can cause headaches
- Schedule nuchal translucency screening (weeks 11-14)
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is the nuchal translucency measurement normal?
- ?How accurate are the screening tests?
- ?When should we plan the anatomy scan?
- ?Are leg cramps a sign of a deficiency?
- ?Is spotting at this stage concerning?
- ?Can you recommend good prenatal classes?
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