The kid is actively growing, the uterus increases, so by this time around it may become apparent fact of your pregnancy. Now it's time to update the wardrobe, clean pants and jeans, and buy clothes with special inserts that do not put pressure on your stomach. What other features there are 11 weeks pregnant.
Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, which could pose problems and what advice doctors need at this time to adhere.
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On someone like the kid? At week 11, the sexual organs are formed: the boys already have testicles, and the girls - ovaries. An experienced specialist during the ultrasound from the slope of the sacral tubercle can assume the child's sex, but this assumption may not be accurate.
Also in this period laid the iris and thus determine the color of the eyes of the future baby.
Rapidly developing brain, which is now responsible for the coordination of movements, and now the fetus can turn somersaults in tummy, start from the uterine wall and roll, but due to the fact that he is still too small, the woman does not feel perturbations. On this term appears in the fetus neck, which means that he may have to turn his head.
The growth of the baby: 44-60 mm
Weight: 8 g
What happens to the female body? At 11 weeks of pregnancy toxemia many retreats, already less worried about nausea and vomiting. Also emotional background is stabilized, the woman becomes less irritable, mood and well-being improved. Second trimester is called the "golden age" because of the excellent state of health. That can still disturb the pregnant woman:
- weakness, drowsiness;
- constipation.
What analyzes to hand over?For a period of 11-13 weeks pregnant woman should go first trimester screening, which assesses the health and development of the fetus. This study is mandatory, as it allows to evaluate the risks of having a fetus of many serious abnormalities, such as Down syndrome or Edwards' syndrome. On ultrasound the doctor can detect many birth defects of the internal organs and fetal development in general: the shortening of the limbs, the expansion of the renal pelvis, the amount of amniotic fluid and others. In a screening study include:
- triple test (test for hormone hCG, for protein analysis of alpha-fetoprotein, estriol for hormone analysis);
- Fetal ultrasound.
Possible complications. At 11 weeks of pregnancy, a woman may feel the nagging pain associated with the growth of the uterus and stretching ligaments, but you need to understand the nature of the pain, as the pain in the abdomen can be a symptom of dangerous complications pregnancy. If the pain increases or worried too much, it should immediately inform your obstetrician-gynecologist, because it may indicate a threatened miscarriage.
If you have a cold, be sure to consult your physician, not self-medicate. During pregnancy, almost all the usual treatments for the common cold is prohibited, shows excessive drinking, berry fruit drinks, warm milk with honey. If the body temperature rises above 37.7 call a doctor immediately.
Bleeding in this period is also included in the list of possible complications, despite the fact that a dangerous period of fetal development is over. Bleeding on this term can indicate a lack of progesterone, the uterine pathology, as well as missed abortion. In any case, this symptom requires immediate treatment to the hospital to conduct a detailed survey and determine the cause of bleeding.
It recommends that the doctor?
With the advent of autumn Try to avoid crowded places and large concentrations of people, to reduce the risk of colds.
Purchaseunderwear for pregnant womenand lactating mothers, the breast increases, and it is important that it does not hesitate and do not was transferred by.
Complete the survey at the dentist During this period the child begins to consume more calcium, it can affect your teeth and gums.
Try to eat 4-5 times a day in small portions. fully abstain from alcohol, semi-finished products, fried, fatty and spicy foods.
Include in your diet beets, prunes, Dairy products - they help to cope with constipation.
If your obstetrician approves, start attending aerobics or yoga for pregnant womenIt is one of the most gentle types of stress during pregnancy.
Also be sure to ask about how pregnancy affects a woman's health, and thus the body is updated
