Your baby this week
Your baby's head is about half the body length right now — a bit top-heavy! But the body will catch up soon. Your baby can open and close those little fists now, and is stretching, kicking, and even hiccuping in there, though you can't feel it yet. The hair follicles are forming, and the diaphragm is developing. Your lime-sized little acrobat is having the time of its life in there.
Your body this week
You may start feeling slightly better as nausea begins to subside and energy slowly returns. Your skin may be changing — a darker line (linea nigra) on your belly, darker nipples, or patches on your face called melasma. Your appetite may be coming back. Some women start to see a slight bump, especially if this isn't your first pregnancy. You're almost through the first trimester — and that's worth celebrating.
Common symptoms this week
Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all. None of this is a checklist to worry over.
- Nausea starting to settle
- Energy slowly returning
- A darkening line on the belly
- Darker nipples or melasma
- Appetite coming back
This week’s checklist
- Schedule your NT (Nuchal Translucency) scan — typically weeks 11-13
- Double Marker Test (hCG + PAPP-A) combined with NT scan — weeks 11-13
- Invest in supportive bras — you may have grown a cup size
- Apply sunscreen daily if you notice skin pigmentation changes
- Talk to your doctor about safe headache medications
- Start a "questions for my doctor" list in your phone
What’s normal this week
Most of what you’re feeling is your body doing exactly what it should — the everyday symptoms don’t need a call. The signs below are the rare exceptions: noticing one doesn’t mean something’s wrong, just that it’s worth a quick check.
When to call your doctor
- Any vaginal bleeding or cramping
- Fever with body aches
- Extreme fatigue that interferes with daily function
This guide offers general information for a typical pregnancy and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always follow your doctor or midwife’s guidance for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How big is my baby at 11 weeks pregnant?
At 11 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a lime.
What are common symptoms at 11 weeks pregnant?
Common symptoms around 11 weeks pregnant include nausea starting to settle, energy slowly returning, a darkening line on the belly, darker nipples or melasma, appetite coming back. Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all.
What is developing at 11 weeks pregnant?
Your baby's head is about half the body length right now — a bit top-heavy! But the body will catch up soon.
When should I call my doctor at 11 weeks pregnant?
Call your doctor at 11 weeks if you notice any vaginal bleeding or cramping, fever with body aches, extreme fatigue that interferes with daily function.
Last updated June 2026
References
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