While your body pumps more blood during this week to meet the needs of your body and the life in the womb, you may feel tired, and hot. It is a cue call asking you to take good rest and take care of your health. Amidst all this, did you know how does your body change during week 11 of pregnancy?
From the eleventh week on, working towards building good and strong immunity becomes a major goal because, as your pregnancy progresses, your immunity is slowly suppressed and you are at higher risk of catching infections.
How Does Your Body Change During Week 11 of Pregnancy?
By this week, your little one will be the size of a lime, measuring about 4.1 cm in length and 7 g in weight. With the growth of a new organ called the placenta, your body will face new symptoms while trying to cope with the old ones.
Here are a few symptoms that you may experience in week 11 of pregnancy.
1. Metallic Taste In Your Mouth
During pregnancy, feeling a metallic taste in your mouth is widespread. This condition is popularly known as dysgeusia, which refers to a change in taste. It can make your mouth feel different tastes, like
- Salty
- Metallic
- Burnt
- Rancid
- Foul
There could be so many reasons for the metallic taste in your mouth. Dry mouth, cold, vitamin supplements, and more factors contribute to the metallic taste in the mouth.
What to do?
You can do nothing to eliminate the metallic taste in your mouth. You can take the following steps to cope with it.
- Sugar-free mints and chewing gum
- Eating colder food
- Saltine Crackers
- Spicy food
- Citrus Juices
- Food with vinegar
2. Thicker and Shinier Hair
We have read about so many symptoms that can trouble you during pregnancy. But pregnancy hormones can bring in some happiness. You might have thicker and shinier hair. Remember that the changes your hair undergoes are only temporary and not permanent. This can be because of the increased estrogen production in your body. Enjoy your lustrous hair and rethink your hair care. Be wise in choosing products to use for your hair.
On the flip side, you might also notice that hair starts growing in odd places, including the tummy, breasts, face, and arms. Relax; that is just because of the wide level of hormonal imbalance that is occurring to support life in your body.
What to do?
That thick and lustrous hair is a dream for every woman. Enjoy it while the pregnancy lasts. Also, be sure to take care while using hair care products. They need to be safe for you and the baby.
3. Heightened Sense Of Smell
A heightened sense of smell is a widespread sensory change during pregnancy. Many women face this during the first few weeks of pregnancy. The primary reason for the sudden increase in the sense of smell is pregnancy hormones.
What to do?
Understand what your body tells you and surround yourself with mild and subtle fragrances. Keep yourself away from smells that can put you off and create nausea.
3. Recurring Symptoms
While you cope with these new additions, you may still experience the same common symptoms as you did in earlier weeks. (week 10)
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Sore Breasts
- Morning Sickness
There are a few symptoms that you may still need to look out for during this stage of pregnancy. Ensure to track them and inform your doctor if you feel that something is wrong.
- Bleeding or spotting
- Extreme back pain
- Hyper nausea
- Sudden vaginal gush
You just have two more weeks to complete your first trimester, and most women are free from the bothersome pregnancy symptoms at that stage. Meanwhile, ensure to keep yourself hydrated and try to drive your mind into practicing yoga and meditation. Your pregnancy hormones increase every day to make your little one stronger. So, take care of yourself and try to include immunity-boosting foods and exercises into your daily routine.
Happy pregnancy!
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