Pregnancy Week 11
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Pregnancy Week 11
By 11 weeks pregnant your baby starts to look like an actual baby rather than a tiny tadpole as some refer to babies during the early fetal period. Your baby is about to make some incredible changes as you start the end of your 11th week of pregnancy and close in on your pregnancy week by week second trimester. Changes in Mom By now you probably look a little pregnant to those that know you closely. Your uterus is growing every day, and is now peaking out just above the midpoint of your pelvis. Not bad. As soon as the uterus grows past the middle part of your pubic bone you will finally "pop" in a big way, to a point where you might need to start considering pregnancy clothing. If you are taller than average, you may not look pregnant for quite some time. Many tall women find it takes a bit longer for their bellies to finally show during pregnancy. This can be frustrating for some women, and a blessing to others, especially those that prefer to keep their pregnancy hidden until they have passed the first trimester. You should also know that every woman is different; some women will carry their babies high and some low. Some women will gain more weight around their face and breasts, and others will add pounds around the rear and thighs. Most of this is the result of genetics, so there is not a whole lot you can do about it. What you should concern yourself with above all else is eating well. Eating whole, unprocessed foods high in nutritional content is important for you and your baby throughout your pregnancy. Also note that size is not a predictor of your baby's birth weight. Some mothers look very small throughout their pregnancy but give birth to a baby that is 8 pounds. Other times, women's bellies can grow quite large, and yet their babies are just shy of 7 pounds at birth. Every person is different, so no generalizations can be made during pregnancy. Take heart and learn to love the body and shape you have, and you and your baby will benefit. Cramping in Pregnancy Many women experience intermittent cramping in early pregnancy, during late pregnancy, and in the middle of your pregnancy while your pregnant uterus expands and grows. Usually cramping is somewhat mild and located along the lower part of your abdomen. Some women experience Braxton Hicks contractions even early in pregnancy, especially if they have had a baby before. These cramps resemble labor cramping but are much less intense in nature. You may feel slight tightening and releasing of the skin around your lower belly. If cramping becomes severe, or is accompanied by troublesome signs including bleeding or fever, make sure you contact your healthcare practitioner immediately! This could be an early warning sign of miscarriage or another problem you need care for. The good news is you are almost into your second trimester, and when this happens your pregnancy has a much better chance of continuing to full term. Most of the concern about miscarriage decreases by the time you reach pregnancy week 13. Naturally you want to be safe your entire pregnancy. If you ever have any questions about your pregnancy or any symptoms of pregnancy you feel like cramping, be sure you talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about them. Your doctor can examine you and help you understand more clearly what is and what is not normal during pregnancy. You may also ask your doctor when you should call him or her if you have frequent alarming symptoms. If you have a high risk pregnancy, your doctor will likely want to see you more often than if your pregnancy seems normal. Most doctors see women once or perhaps twice during the first trimester, and then monthly until you approach the third trimester of pregnancy. Once you near term, your healthcare provider will have you schedule frequent appointments so you both can stay on top of your baby's health and your well-being. 
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