11 weeks pregnant
A growing body and tiny fingernails
A short 3D illustration of week 11, including growth, tiny fingernails and why an early ultrasound usually cannot tell a baby's sex yet.
37-second Short by Family Health, Clearly.
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Educational 3D illustration with AI-assisted narration. Shapes, movement and scale are simplified; this is not an ultrasound.
What does your baby look like?
About 41 mm from head to bottom. NHS estimate
Head-to-bottom length is also called crown–rump length. Individual measurements and dating vary.
The body is catching up
The head is still prominent, but the body is growing quickly. The overall outline is becoming more familiar as development continues. [1]
Tiny fingers, toes and nails
The fingers and toes are separating, and tiny fingernails and outer ears are developing. These small features are simplified in the animation. [1]
Movement before you feel it
Your baby can move inside the womb, but it will usually be several more weeks before those movements are noticeable to you. [1]
Can an ultrasound tell my baby's sex at 11 weeks?
An early scan is usually too soon to tell reliably. You may be able to find out at the mid-pregnancy scan, depending on your baby's position and local policy, but it is not guaranteed. Ask your maternity team what your scan or screening test can and cannot tell you. [2]