11 Weeks Pregnant
You’re 11 weeks pregnant — in the first trimester, and 29 weeks to go until your due date. Your baby is about the size of a fig this week.
How big is your baby at 11 weeks?
Size of a
fig
Length
~4.1 cm
Weight
~7 g
Last week your baby was about the size of a kumquat; this week it's grown to roughly a fig.
Sizes are averages from standard fetal-growth references. Every baby grows at its own pace — your provider tracks yours at scans.
Baby development at week 11
The fetus is growing fast and straightening out from its earlier curl. Bones are starting to harden, fingers and toes are fully separated, and tooth buds, hair follicles, and nail beds are forming. The head still makes up about half the body length, but the body will catch up quickly over the coming weeks. About the size of a fig.
Your body at 11 weeks
Common symptoms many people notice around week 11 include:
- Nausea easing for many
- Increased appetite returning
- Mild leg cramps
- Slightly more energy as the first trimester nears its end
Symptoms vary enormously from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. Not having a symptom on this list is just as normal as having it.
Tips for week 11
- If appetite is back, focus on nutrient-dense foods
- Gentle stretching can ease leg cramps
- Stay consistent with prenatal vitamins
What trimester is 11 weeks?
Week 11 falls in the first trimester. As a quick map: the first trimester runs weeks 1–13, the second covers weeks 14–27, and the third is week 28 through birth (a due date is set at 40 weeks). Want your own dates? Our Pregnancy Due Date Calculator shows your due date and exactly how far along you are today.
The first trimester (weeks 1–13) is when the baby's major organs and body systems form, and when pregnancy symptoms like nausea and fatigue are usually strongest. It's also when most prenatal care begins — the dating scan, early bloodwork, and (if you choose) genetic screening all happen in this window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many months is 11 weeks pregnant?
- 11 weeks pregnant is about 3 months. Pregnancy months don't divide evenly into 4-week blocks, so week-to-month conversions are approximate — most providers track pregnancy by week, not month.
- How big is the baby at 11 weeks?
- At 11 weeks, the baby is about the size of a fig, roughly 4.1 cm and around 7 g. These are averages — healthy babies vary, and your provider tracks your baby's own growth curve at scans.
- What trimester is 11 weeks?
- Week 11 is in the first trimester. The first trimester is weeks 1–13, the second is weeks 14–27, and the third is weeks 28 to birth (around week 40).