11 weeks pregnant
At 11 weeks pregnant, the face is well formed and the nails are starting to grow. You're in the first trimester, about 9 weeks after conception, because pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period.
Not sure how far along you are? Try the pregnancy week calculator, or get a free ultrasound at a local pregnancy center.
What's developing at 11 weeks
- Between weeks 11 and 14, the face becomes well formed and the limbs are long and thin.
- Nails appear on the fingers and toes.
- The eyelids close and won't reopen until about week 28.
The head is very large at this stage, about half of the baby's size.
If you're not sure what to do
You don't have to decide everything today. It can help to know how far along you are, what all of your options are, and what support is out there.
- Your options: parenting, adoption, and what abortion involves
- Financial help in Michigan: Medicaid, WIC and more
- Fetal development week by week: the full timeline
Sources
- MedlinePlus. Fetal development.
- ACOG. How your fetus grows during pregnancy; Abortion language guide.
- ACOG. Methods for estimating the due date.
Common questions
What is developing at 11 weeks pregnant?
At 11 weeks, the face is well formed and the nails are starting to grow. Nails appear on the fingers and toes. The eyelids close and won't reopen until about week 28.
How many weeks since conception is 11 weeks pregnant?
About 9 weeks. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, and conception usually happens about two weeks after that.
How can I find out for sure if I'm 11 weeks pregnant?
An ultrasound is the most accurate way to know how far along you are, especially in the first trimester. Many pregnancy centers offer one free.
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