 Week 11
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Your Pregnancy At Week 11
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Overview
Congratulations -- you're on week 11!
Physical Changes
Your Uterus is filling your pelvis and you may notice a heavy feeling in your lower abdomen. In addition,because your blood volume is increased by 50% you may find that your gums bleed more easily. Make sure you are diligent about brushing and flossing. Emotional Feelings
You should be feeling much, much better now. You are coming up on a huge milestone. The second trimester! Your baby is almost completely formed. Your body is working beautifully. Amazing!
About Baby
Fingernails and external genitalia are showing distinguishing characteristics, and the baby is swallowing and kicking, although you still won't feel it. However, you should be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat with a doppler or possibly a fetoscope. Your fetus, measures about 1.75 to 2.4 inches from crown to rump, about the size of a large lime and weighs about three-tenths of an ounce.
Things To Consider
This might be a great time to read up on birthing options and labor support professionals.
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