Week 11

Week Eleven

Nearly all structures and organs are formed and beginning to function.

Fingers and toes have separated - Take a glimpse at how incredibly precious your child's tiny feet are at this point.

Hair and nails begin to grow

The genitals begin to take on the proper gender characteristics - It will be just a few more weeks before your ultrasound can show if you are having a boy or a girl! Have you been dreaming of pink or blue?

Amniotic fluid begins to accumulate as the kidneys begin to function - This fluid, consisting primarily of water, helps provide a cushion for your baby while she's nestled within your womb.

The muscles in the intestinal walls begin to practice contractions that digest food.

Your baby is about 1.61 inches (4.1 cm) long and weighs 0.25 ounce (7gm).