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Pregnancy Week 11

Discover how your baby is developing in week 11 and why you may be experiencing migraines, pelvic pain, and aversions to foods you used to enjoy.

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Month 3

Watch Your Baby's Growth

Embryo to Fetus: Weeks 9 to 12 of Pregnancy
Embryo to Fetus: Weeks 9 to 12 of Pregnancy

You're well into your first trimester at this point, and your baby is growing bigger and bigger each day. Watch what it takes for her to become a fetus.

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Your Changing Body

Have you started to show yet? If this is your first pregnancy, you may just feel bloated, kind of like after a big meal. But some women have a little baby-belly pooch by the end of the first trimester.

Your Developing Baby

Did you know your baby can breathe underwater? She's doing it right now. At weeks 10 and 11, the fetus will start to inhale and exhale small amounts of amniotic fluid, which helps your baby's lungs to grow and develop.

Tip of the Week

Hello, cleavage! Spurred by the hormones progesterone and estrogen, your breasts (and the milk-producing glands inside them) may soon strain the buttons of your blouse.

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Your Week 11 To-Do List

1. Moisturize your body to prevent itchy skin.

Week 11

An Inside Look

Take a unique look at Baby's development inside the womb this week.

Pregnant woman crossing off the days until the birth

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Organize your doctor's appointments, save your ultrasound photos, and more--all in one place!

Ask Parents About Week 11

We've got answers to your questions from experts and parents who've been there.

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Everything in Pregnancy Week 11

More About Your Pregnancy in Week 11

Your Baby

Your Body

  • Excess Salivation

    Strange as it may seem, many women find that in the 1st trimester, they salivate quite a bit. Don't worry if the same goes for you -- t...

  • First Trimester Tests

    Towards the end of your first trimester, your doctor will recommend prenatal screenings to can help determine whether your child has an...

  • Your Aching Pelvis

    Feeling some aches and discomfort in your pelvis? That's a common complaint for many mommies to be. Here's what you need to know to hel...

Your Self

  • Your Friends' Reactions

    How are your friends reacting to your pregnancy? No doubt your nonmommy friends may react quite differently than your friends with fam...

  • A Low Sex Drive

    If you're concerned about your diminished interest in sex, these tips can help.

  • Migraines

    Battling headaches during pregnancy can be tricky. Here's what the experts say you should do when faced with a migraine.

  • Worries About Appearance

    Although some women feel at their absolute best during pregnancy, others feel nothing short of frumpy. If you're one of the latter, the...

Diet & Exercise

  • Food Cravings and Aversions

    With all the wild food cravings you're having these days, how do you know what is OK to indulge in and what you should pass up? We've g...

  • Kegel Exercises

    Have you done your kegels today? Learn more about this important pre-labor exercise and how it can help ease your delivery.

  • MSG Concerns

    Learn how the food additive monosodium glutamate can affect you and your baby during pregnancy.

  • Should You Go Organic?

    Find out if going organic is really the best route for you and your baby-to-be.

  • Pesticides & Fresh Produce

    Use this list the next time you take a trip to the market to make smart produce choices. We'll help you find the best fruits and vegeta...

  • Is Sushi Okay?

    Wondering if you can still get that spicy tuna roll for lunch during pregnancy? Here's the answer.

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