Week 11 Pregnancy
You are 11 weeks pregnant and in your first trimester. Your baby is about the size of a lime. This week's key development: Kicking Into Gear. NHS note: The dating scan is often scheduled for this week or next.
Baby's Development
Your baby is about the size of a lime.
Kicking Into Gear — Your baby is becoming remarkably active — stretching, rolling, and even hiccuping. Fingers and toes are fully separated. The head still makes up nearly half of your baby's body length as the brain continues its extraordinary development.
Your Symptoms
- Increased vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)
- Faintness or dizziness
- Metallic taste in mouth
Every pregnancy is different. You may experience all, some, or none of these symptoms — and that's completely normal. If anything concerns you, speak to your midwife.
NHS Appointments
The dating scan is often scheduled for this week or next. It's an exciting milestone!
Practical Advice for Week 11
Nutrition
- Continue folic acid and vitamin D.
- Eat iron-rich foods to help prevent anaemia — spinach, lean meat, dried fruit.
- Snack on nuts and seeds for healthy fats and energy.
- If cravings for non-food items (pica) occur, tell your midwife — it can indicate iron deficiency.
Exercise
- Keep up pelvic floor exercises — they reduce the risk of incontinence later.
- Try a pregnancy exercise class — many UK gyms and leisure centres offer them.
- Gentle stretching in the morning can ease stiffness.
- Avoid sit-ups and crunches from now on.
Wellbeing
- Increased vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Dizziness can occur as your blood pressure adjusts — stand up slowly.
- A metallic taste in your mouth is an odd but common pregnancy symptom.
- Share your excitement — if you're ready, this is often when people start telling close friends.
Preparation
- Your dating scan is imminent — it's an exciting milestone!
- Decide whether you want combined screening (for Down's, Edwards', and Patau's syndromes).
- If this is your first baby, start looking at antenatal class options (NHS and NCT both offer them).
- Make sure your car has enough petrol to get to hospital at short notice — just in case.
Tip of the Week
Eat iron-rich foods like spinach, lean meat, or dried fruit to help prevent anaemia.
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