At 11 weeks
At 11 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a fig (anjeer), around 41 mm long from head to bottom. Fingers and toes are separating, tiny fingernails have appeared and the bones are starting to harden; your baby is moving, but you won't feel it for several weeks. For many women, morning sickness starts to settle around now.
Your Baby at 11 Weeks
The head is still supersized, but the body is catching up fast. Fingers and toes are separating out, and there are tiny fingernails and miniature ears (NHS).
The brain and nervous system have almost finished developing, so muscles and nerves are starting to work together. Your baby is probably making little movements that can be seen on an ultrasound, the bones are starting to harden and the nasal passage is now open (Pregnancy, Birth and Baby).
Your Body This Week
As you start to bulge a little, stretching muscles and ligaments can cause pains around your stomach. Your body is pumping up to 50% more blood than usual, which can leave you hot, sweaty or dizzy, and as the placenta takes over from the yolk sac the hormones involved may make you tired and emotional (NHS).
Morning sickness starts to settle for many women by week 11, though for some it continues. You may also notice more vaginal discharge, called leucorrhoea, which is usually clear or white without a strong smell (Pregnancy, Birth and Baby).
When to call your midwife or doctor: If pains around your bump hurt a lot, see your midwife or doctor as soon as possible. See them too if discharge smells or looks unusual or comes with itching or pain, or if nausea and vomiting are causing you significant discomfort.
Garbh Sanskar This Week
A small daily practice for this stage, from Mamta’s 1:1 sessions. It is tradition and gentle self-care, not medical advice, so keep every check-up and follow your doctor or midwife first.
- Mantra: Return to Om this week, sounding A, U and M on a slow out-breath and then resting in the silence that follows, which the Mandukya Upanishad links with turiya, a fourth state beyond waking, dreaming and deep sleep. A few soft rounds are enough; see Garbh Sanskar mantras for more.
- Music: When you feel hot or light-headed, sit down and rest with a favourite bhajan or soft music playing quietly in the background.
- Gentle movement: Mamta keeps gentle walking at the centre of these weeks, since the NHS notes it can help with tiredness; keep the pace relaxed and breathe freely. Stop and sit if you feel dizzy, and walk only with your doctor's or midwife's clearance.
- Food: Traditionally, Charaka's third month is milk with honey and ghee; one small cup beside regular vegetarian meals keeps with that tradition, alongside the iron, calcium and folic acid your doctor recommends.
- Garbh samvad (a line to say to your baby): Every day you grow a little more, and so does my love.
Questions About Week 11
Can I feel my baby kicking at 11 weeks?
Not yet. Your baby is kicking around inside your womb, and the movements may show on an ultrasound, but the NHS says you probably won't feel anything for several weeks.
Is more vaginal discharge normal at 11 weeks?
Yes, extra discharge called leucorrhoea is common and is caused by higher levels of oestrogen and progesterone. It is usually clear or white without a strong smell; see your doctor or midwife if it smells or looks unusual, or comes with itching or pain.
What is the nuchal translucency test?
It measures the fluid at the back of the baby's neck and can be included in the dating scan, offered between 8 and 14 weeks, as part of screening for Down's syndrome. The sonographer uses harmless invisible waves to build a picture of the inside of your womb.
Practise With Mamta, Wherever You Are
Mamta guides expecting mothers through private 1:1 Garbh Sanskar sessions online, scheduled in your own time zone, from the first trimester to the last week. Start with a free conversation on WhatsApp or read how sessions work.
Sources
Mamta is not a doctor. Medical points on this page come from the sources below, checked in October 2026. Sizes are approximate and babies vary; your scan report is what matters.