WEEK ELEVEN

WEEK ELEVEN

During week eleven, you’re really starting to feel that you’re actually
pregnant and by the way that baby is growing, it’s no wonder!

The development of baby

• All of the baby teeth have grown in
• The intestines are moving into the abdomen from the umbilical cord
• The pancreas is producing insulin
• Weighs in at about an ounce (about 28 grams)

The development of mom

• Still expanding
• Beginning to ‘feel’ pregnant
• Energy is going up

What baby is feeling

• Baby’s digestive system is really starting to work and get ready to take
in nutrition

What mom is feeling

• Mom might be ready to tell people about the pregnancy – go for it!
• The pregnancy is starting to become ‘fun’ after the early times of
sickness and fatigue
Specific needs for the week
• You’ll want to stop taking any medications that aren’t approved by
your doctor, if you haven’t done so already
Specific concerns for the week
• You will want to make sure that you’re not overburdening your body
with too many sugary foods – eat them in moderation.

Special tip for mom

• If you have a lot of people to tell about your pregnancy, you might
want to send a well-written email or arrange for a web conference that
everyone can watch. This way, you’ll be able to answer everyone’s
questions and have a sort of impromptu family reunion.