Week 11
Your baby is the size of a Fig
Baby Size
Fig
Length
1.6 in (4.1 cm)
Weight
0.25 oz (7 g)
Trimester
First Trimester
Your Baby at Week 11
At 11 weeks, your baby is the size of a fig. The most critical development is complete — your baby is now a fully formed tiny human, and the remaining 29 weeks are about growth and refinement.
Key milestone: The baby's head is half the length of the body. The fingers and toes are fully separated.
Your Symptoms
Nausea fading for most. Visible baby bump may appear. Increased energy.
Tip for This Week
Start researching childbirth classes if you're interested — they fill up fast.
Your Body at Week 11
During the first trimester, your body is working overtime to build the placenta and support rapid embryonic development. Hormones like hCG, estrogen, and progesterone surge, causing many of the symptoms you're experiencing. Your blood volume is already increasing, and your uterus is beginning to expand — even if you can't see it yet.
Your baby at week 11 is the size of a Fig, measuring about 1.6 in (4.1 cm) and weighing roughly 0.25 oz (7 g). The focus is on forming all major organ systems that will sustain your baby through the rest of pregnancy and beyond.
Your Baby's Development This Week
At 11 weeks, your baby is the size of a fig. The most critical development is complete — your baby is now a fully formed tiny human, and the remaining 29 weeks are about growth and refinement. The key milestone this week is that the baby's head is half the length of the body. the fingers and toes are fully separated.
The first trimester is a period of incredible transformation. From a single cell to a fully formed fetus in just 12 weeks — your baby's development is happening at an astonishing pace. Each week brings new organs, new abilities, and new reasons to marvel at the process.
This week's voice theme
“Perfect and complete — a tiny masterpiece in the making.”
Imagine hearing this every morning — a voice note from your baby that evolves week by week.
Hear your baby's voice →Frequently Asked Questions
Can my baby hear at 11 weeks?
The structures for hearing are forming, but your baby won't hear sounds until around week 18.
When will my bump show?
Many women start showing between 11-14 weeks, especially in second or later pregnancies.