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Pregnancy Week 11: What to Expect

✍️ Baby Circle Medical Team🗓️ Updated Jul 2026
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Reviewed on 12 July 2026
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Your baby is about the size of a FigApprox. ~4 cm · First trimester

Your baby this week

Bones are hardening, the baby can hiccup, and fingers and toes are separating.

Your body this week

Energy may start returning. Some notice skin changes or a slightly showing bump.

💡 Tips for week 11

  • Moisturise skin to ease itchiness
  • Wear a supportive bra
  • Eat fibre to avoid constipation

✅ To do this week

  • Have the NT scan (11–13+6 weeks) if chosen
  • Discuss results with your doctor
  • Keep hydrated and rested

Common questions — Week 11

What is the NT scan?

An ultrasound (with optional blood test) that screens for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome.

Is more discharge normal?

Clear or milky discharge is common; report any itching, odour or colour change.

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References

  1. World Health Organization (WHO). WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. who.int
  2. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Your Pregnancy and Childbirth. acog.org
  3. NHS. Week-by-week guide to pregnancy. nhs.uk
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During Pregnancy. cdc.gov
  5. UNICEF. Maternal and newborn health. unicef.org
  6. Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP). iapindia.org
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Medical disclaimer: This article is for general education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor about your pregnancy, and seek care immediately for any warning signs. Reviewed by the Baby Circle Medical Board.