11 weeks pregnant

Your baby

Fingers and toes are separating, and tiny nails are forming. The body is growing while the head remains relatively large. Your baby moves inside the uterus, but those early movements are usually too small for you to feel. Not feeling movement now is different from a change in an established movement pattern later in pregnancy.

Your body

You may still feel tired, nauseated or warmer than usual. The way you feel does not reliably predict what an ultrasound will show. It is understandable to have mixed feelings before an appointment, especially if you have experienced a previous loss or difficult pregnancy. Let the team know if there is something that would help you feel more comfortable during the visit.

This week

Preparing for an ultrasound conversation

If an ultrasound is planned, ask what question it is intended to answer: dating the pregnancy, checking development or contributing to a screening assessment. Ask whether any preparation is needed and when someone will explain the results. Scan timing and what can be seen vary with the situation, and not every pregnancy follows the same imaging schedule. Write down unfamiliar terms so you can ask about them afterward. If follow-up is suggested, ask what remains uncertain and how the next assessment may help clarify it.