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

Most women are already psychologically ready for the role of a mother by the onset of the eleventh week of pregnancy. The people around 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.

11 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 passes - nausea is not so much worried, 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 worried about it for a longer time.

What else does the expectant mother feel by the eleven weeks deadline:

• The nausea went away, but heartburn replaced it. Some women are concerned about constipation. Most often, to normalize digestion, you just need to revise your daily menu.
• The chest continues to grow, but its sensitivity has become less. Some women have a clear nipple secretion. This is how the body reacts to high hormone levels, so there is no need to worry.
• Some pregnant women become inattentive and unnecessarily distracted. This is due to the fact that all the attention of the expectant mother is now directed to her child. And to those around her, she simply does not care.

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

11 weeks pregnant - what happens to the baby

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

Now there is an active development:

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

11 weeks pregnant - what happens to mom

The uterus gradually grows. While external changes are not visible. Some women think they can sense the baby's movements. In fact, at 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 face. This is how the high production of melanin is manifested during pregnancy. Therefore, try to protect your skin before going out in the sun with a special cream.

Due to the lack of minerals, many women begin to convulsions in the muscles of the calves. 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 deteriorate their teeth. Therefore, it is best to treat them before pregnancy.

By this time, many women begin to worry about varicose veins. Examine your feet carefully periodically and at the first symptoms, be sure to consult your doctor. At the same time, try not to be on your feet for too long, wear shoes with a stable heel and a comfortable last. When sitting, do not cross your legs. Drink plenty of clean, still water.

Belly at 11 weeks of gestation

Gradually, the belly becomes more rounded. This is especially noticeable in short slender women. And the rest also feel changes in their bodies. For example, it is already uncomfortable to sleep on your stomach. For many women, it already sticks out, as after a hearty meal.

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

11 week of pregnancy: photo of the fetus

Usually, a planned study is prescribed a week later. But in some cases, the doctor recommends to undergo an ultrasound scan right now. This is required to assess the correctness of the development of pregnancy, if the pregnant woman has complaints of pain and so on.

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