During the 11th week of pregnancy, your baby continues to grow and develop at an incredible pace. While you may not notice many physical changes in your body, there are a number of important changes taking place inside of you.

Week by week guide to pregnancy

If you’re curious about the entire journey of pregnancy, you can check out our week by week guide to pregnancy.

Your baby at 11 weeks

At 11 weeks, your baby is about the size of a lime and weighs approximately 0.3 ounces. He or she is starting to look more like a tiny human, with a recognizable profile and distinct fingers and toes.

By this point, your baby has already formed all of his or her major organs. Over the next few weeks, those organs will continue to grow and mature.

Your baby’s movements are still relatively weak at this point, but he or she is starting to develop some muscle tone. You may even be able to see your baby moving around on an ultrasound.

Your body at 11 weeks

At 11 weeks, you’re moving into the second trimester of pregnancy. For many women, this means that morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms start to subside.

You may start to notice some changes in your body as your uterus continues to expand to accommodate your growing baby. These changes can include:.

1. A larger belly

As your uterus expands, your belly will start to protrude more noticeably. You may also start to feel some stretching or cramping sensations in your abdomen as your ligaments and muscles adjust to the growing size of your uterus.

2. Breast changes

Your breasts may feel sore or tender as they continue to prepare for milk production. You may also notice that your areolas (the dark circles around your nipples) are getting larger and darker.

3. Increased vaginal discharge

As your hormonal levels shift, you may start to notice an increase in vaginal discharge. This discharge should be clear or white and shouldn’t have a strong odor.

4. Constipation or diarrhea

Your digestive system is starting to slow down as your body focuses more energy on the baby. This can lead to constipation or diarrhea for some women.

5. Fatigue

Many women start to feel less tired around the 11th week of pregnancy, but some may still experience fatigue and exhaustion.

6. Emotional changes

Hormonal changes can cause mood swings, anxiety, and other emotional changes. It’s important to take care of your mental health during pregnancy.

7. Headaches

Some women experience headaches during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased blood volume.

8. Increased appetite

Your body is working hard to nourish your growing baby, which can lead to an increased appetite. It’s important to eat a healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy.

9. Skin changes

You may experience acne, darkening of the skin, or other skin changes during pregnancy due to hormonal fluctuations.

10. Increased libido

Some women experience an increase in sex drive during the second trimester of pregnancy due to increased blood flow to the pelvic area.

Conclusion

While the physical changes you experience during the 11th week of pregnancy may be subtle, there’s a lot going on inside of your body as your baby continues to grow and develop.

It’s important to take care of yourself during this time and to seek medical attention if you experience any concerning symptoms.