11th week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body

Most women are already psychologically prepared for the role of mother by the eleventh week of pregnancy. Those around her do not yet see external changes in the figure of the expectant mother. You need to wait a little longer and then the belly will be visible to everyone.

11th week of pregnancy - sensations

By this time, the woman’s body has almost become accustomed to the new life that is developing in it. Therefore toxicosis gradually goes away - nausea is not so bothersome, saliva production has decreased, mood swings have practically disappeared. Of course, not all pregnant women say goodbye to toxicosis by the eleventh week; some are bothered by it for a longer time.

What else does the expectant mother feel at eleven weeks:

• The nausea went away, but was replaced by heartburn. Some women are bothered by constipation. Most often, to normalize digestion, you just need to revise your daily menu.
• The breasts continue to grow, but their sensitivity has become less. Some women have a light-colored secretion from their nipples. This is how the body reacts to high levels of hormones, so there is no need to worry.
• Some pregnant women become inattentive and overly distracted. This is explained by the fact that all the attention of the expectant mother is now directed to her child. And she simply doesn’t care about those around her.

• By the eleventh week, many women begin to have problems with their hair - they begin fall out. Other women's nails break and peel. But there are also those who, on the contrary, acquire luxuriant hair and perfect nails during pregnancy. Both the first and second are the result of hormonal changes in the body. When the baby is born, everything will return to its original state.

11th week of pregnancy - what happens to the baby

At this stage, the baby reaches the size of a lime. His height is about six centimeters and his weight is close to eight grams. Now we can say for sure that all the organs of the fetus were formed. True, they are at different stages. For example, your heart has been beating for several days. But instead of a skeleton, the child still has only cartilage tissue. The baby’s blood still consists exclusively of red blood cells, and leukocytes will appear in it only in a few weeks.

Now there is active development:

• Intestinal tract.
• Liver.
• Circulatory system.
• Muscles of the neck and chest.
• Irises of the eye.
• The respiratory system, including the lungs, trachea and bronchi.
• Tendons.
• The membranes between the fingers finally disappear, and a pattern of papillary lines appears on the fingertips.
• The grasping reflex begins to develop.
• The rudiments of baby teeth gradually form.
• The child's head begins to move.

11th week of pregnancy - what happens to the mother

The uterus is gradually growing. So far no external changes are visible. Some women think that they feel the baby's movements. In fact, in the eleventh week there are no such sensations. A similar effect is caused by gases accumulating in the intestines.

Many pregnant women develop age spots on their faces. This is how high melanin production occurs during pregnancy. Therefore, try to protect your skin before going out into the sun with a special cream.

Due to a lack of minerals, many women experience convulsions in the calf muscles. This is normal, the child takes most of the nutrients from the mother’s body. To get rid of this symptom, take mineral complexes for pregnant women. Because of this, many expectant mothers' teeth deteriorate. Therefore, it is best to treat them before pregnancy occurs.

By this time, many women begin to worry about varicose veins. Carefully examine your feet periodically and at the first symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor. At the same time, try not to stand on your feet for too long; wear shoes with stable heels and comfortable lasts. When sitting, do not cross your legs. Drink more pure still water.

Belly at 11 weeks pregnant

Gradually the belly becomes more rounded. This is especially noticeable in short, thin women. And others also feel changes in their bodies. For example, it is no longer comfortable to sleep on your stomach. For many women, it already sticks out, as if after a heavy meal.

The increase in the size of the abdomen occurs due to the growing uterus, which adapts to the size of the unborn child. The uterus now almost completely fills the pelvic space. In this case, in the lower abdomen above the pubic bone, you can even feel its bottom.

11th week of pregnancy: photo of the fetus

Usually a planned study is scheduled a week later. But in some cases, the doctor recommends undergoing an ultrasound right now. This is required to assess the correct development of pregnancy if the pregnant woman has complaints of pain, etc.

The doctor will determine whether the pregnancy is multiple. During the study, the baby's heart is listened to, the size of the uterus is assessed, and the location and condition of the placenta is determined. Amniotic fluid is also visible - it quantity and quality. You can also see physical abnormalities or genetic disorders in the development of the fetus. Usually at this stage the yolk sac is still visible, although it has already served its purpose. It decreases in size and becomes denser.