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Week 11

Welcome to week 11. Your baby is now measuring between 1.75 and 2.4 inches and weight about .3 ounces. It could be compared at this time to the size of a lime.

Baby is starting to be more upright as the neck developes and strengthens and the head moves away from the chest and more upright.

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Fingernails are now present. Your baby is free floating in amniotic fluid now. He is kicking and moving about in your uterus! Baby is still too small for you to feel any movement at this time. The baby's genitalia now shows male characteristics if your baby is a boy. The sex was determined at the time of conception with either a male or female sperm penetrating the egg, but it has taken 11 weeks for the genitalia to develop and become visible.

Tips for Mom
While so much is happening with baby, you may notice a lot of odd changes in you as well. You may start noticing hair where you didn't have hair before. Your nails may change and your skin may change. You may notice your skin is more clear or it could be more oily and more prone to breakouts. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet, low in caffeine and drinking lots of water.

Many women wonder about taking baths while pregnant. There are several old wives tales that say that you can get an infection from bathing. There is no medical evidence to show that you can get an infection harmful to baby from bathing. However, when taking a bath, avoid hot water temperatures and raising your body temperature.

You may be suffering from heartburn now. Eating smaller meals several times a day instead of 3 large meals can help. Another tip is to have a glass of buttermilk or some yogurt 1/2 hour before your regular meal (or regular milk after meals). Laying on your left side or keeping your head elevated when you lay down can help to minimize heartburn. Try to not lay down for an hour after eating. Most doctors agree that TUMS are ok to use during pregnancy, and the extra calcium is beneficial too.

Many women suffer from constipation throughout pregnancy. While it is uncomfortable and annoying it is not uncommon. Try eating a diet high in fiber and drinking plenty of fluids, including water. If the problem persists, talk to your doctor/midwife about a laxative that they can prescribe for you. Collace is often used as a means to treat it, but talk to your doctor/midwife before starting anything.