~ Pregnancy Week 11 ~ The baby is at 8 weeks gestation and is about 30 mm (1 1/4 inch) long. Your baby is free floating in amniotic fluid now. He is kicking and moving about in your uterus! You are not likely feel a kick until around the 18th week though. The baby's genitalia now shows male characteristics if your baby is a boy. The placenta and umbilical cord are completely formed and functional. Advice for Mom Eating healthy throughout pregnancy is so important. Skim milk, whole grains, soy products and fruits/veggies provide much needed vitamins, calcium and protein. Take Popeye's advice and eat your spinach! Heartburn? Try to eat small meals and avoid gassy foods. Or you might want to try this tip -- have a glass of buttermilk or some yogurt 1/2 hour before your regular meal. If this doesn't work, ask your doctor for advice on antacids. Constipation? Unfortunately it is something many women have at one time or another while pregnant. Drink plenty of fluids and eat high fiber foods. Avoid laxatives of any kind unless prescribed by your doctor. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 Week 30 Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34 Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Week 40 Calendar Index Due Date Calculator ~~~~~ Lunar Eclispse Belly Butter With You & Your Baby All The Way Medela Maternity Support