Real, evidence-based guidance for exactly where you are right now.
Baby Development
Now clearly in the fetal period. External genitalia are beginning to differentiate, though it's still too early to determine sex reliably on ultrasound. Real, spontaneous movements are increasing, though still far too subtle to feel.
Your Body This Week
Some people notice the earliest hint of a baby bump starting, though this varies enormously by body type and whether it's a first pregnancy.
Diet
Continue a varied, nutrient-dense diet.
Supplements
Continue your folic-acid-containing prenatal vitamin — note that its most critical window (neural tube formation) has now passed, but continued folic acid and other nutrients remain important throughout pregnancy.¹
Tests
If pursuing first-trimester combined screening, this is within the real, valid window (11-13 weeks 6 days).⁴
Vaccinations
None specific to this week.
Exercise
Continue moderate activity as tolerated.
Red Flags — When to Call Your Doctor
Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever warrants urgent medical attention.
Doctor Visits
Routine follow-up as scheduled.
Mental Health
Many people start feeling noticeably better emotionally as the first trimester's peak symptoms begin easing — if you're not there yet, that's still within a wide, normal range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find out the sex now?
Not reliably yet — 11 weeks is generally too early for accurate sex determination by ultrasound. The anatomy scan around 18-20 weeks is the real, standard, more reliable point for this.
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