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Pregnancy week 11

In pregnancy week 11 baby is 9 weeks old and is growing at a very fast rate - baby is now between 1.75" and 2.5" long from head to rump and weighs around 0.3 ozs. This week marks the end of the first trimester - your uterus and baby are growing steadily - your uterus couldv be almost big enough to fill your pelvic region and you could be feeling it in your lower abdomen although your weight hasn't changed that much.

Week 11 of pregnancy marks the beginning of the 'fetal' stage of pregnancy - the baby looks very human now - hands, arms, feet, legs and even eyelids are recognizable - although baby could be moving you will not feel it.

You have probably noticing some small weight gain - internally there are changes to your body as it supports your growing baby - the amount of blood in your system starts increasing and this new production of blood at this stage of pregnancy can cause you to be tired - changing hormone levels on top of feeling tired can also leave you feeling teary and emotional.

Helpful tips

  • Experiencing heartburn ?

  • Constipation - eat more fibre such as bran - drink more fluids

  • Read about pregnancy symptoms

  • If you haven't already taken one then do a pregnancy test

  • If you are pregnant what is your due date

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