Baby Development: In the 11th week of pregnancy, so much development of the child has happened, every problem of the mother also goes away.

11th week baby development

Your clothes may feel a bit tight at this point. You may find it difficult to fit into your old clothes. You experience pregnancy symptoms such as sore breasts, morning sickness, and tiredness. However, these things should improve within a few weeks as you are about to enter your second trimester in which pregnancy symptoms are less bothersome.

physical development of the baby

In the 11th week, many physical features of the fetus are developing rapidly. He can start moving his hands, feet and fingers and now his hands, feet and fingers are fully formed. Apart from this, now his face has become more and ears and nose are also taking shape and eyelashes are also being formed. Your baby’s digestive system has also started functioning and the intestines have started contracting and relaxing to process the food.

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nuclear translucency test

Ultrasound can be done to detect nuclear translucency in the fetus from the 11th to the 14th week of pregnancy. This measures the amount of fluid behind the baby’s neck. It can also indicate certain medical conditions affecting the fetus, such as Down syndrome. Apart from this, three blood tests are done to detect genetic abnormality, trisomy 18, down syndrome and spina bifida.

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child’s mental development

In the 11th week, the brain of the fetus develops rapidly and it can start making movements on external things, such as reacting to a touch or sound. They may also begin to show signs of curiosity and interest in their surroundings.

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social and emotional development

At 11 weeks, the social development of the fetus begins to take shape as they begin to interact with their environment. They may start responding to the mother’s voice, and even respond to external stimuli.

In the 11th week, the emotional development of the fetus also starts taking shape. They may begin to display signs of distress in response to uncomfortable positions or movements, and some may even prefer certain positions in the womb.

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