11 Weeks Pregnant
At 11 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a strawberry.
- Length
- 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
- Weight
- 4 g (0.1 oz)
- Trimester
- First
- Month
- Month 3
- Weeks to go
- 29
Size of a strawberry
Your baby at 11 weeks
About the size of a strawberry, your baby is nearly fully formed. Hair follicles, tooth buds and the beginnings of external genitals are developing, and your baby can open and close their fists.
Your body at 11 weeks
Nausea starts to ease for many people over the next few weeks. You may feel hungrier, and some notice their hair and nails grow faster.
Common symptoms at 11 weeks pregnant
- Easing nausea
- Increased appetite
- Constipation
- Faster-growing hair and nails
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 11
- Add fiber, water and gentle movement to help with constipation.
- Book your 11 to 14 week scan (nuchal translucency) if your provider offers it.
- Choose healthy snacks to match your returning appetite.
Your week 11 checklist
- Book the 11 to 14 week scan
- Add fiber and water for constipation
- Choose healthy snacks
Helpful at 11 weeks
11 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 11 weeks pregnant?
At 11 weeks your baby is about the size of a strawberry: around 3.1 cm (1.2 in) long and weighing about 4 g (0.1 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 11 weeks pregnant?
11 weeks pregnant is month 3 of your pregnancy, in the first trimester. Your due date is 29 weeks away.
What is the nuchal translucency scan?
An ultrasound between 11 and 14 weeks that measures fluid at the back of the baby's neck. Combined with a blood test, it estimates the chance of some chromosomal conditions.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.