Pregnancy at week 11

Many women find morning sickness starts to settle down by week 11, although for some it can continue. To relieve morning sickness you might want to try eating smaller meals more often and eating a plain cracker shortly after waking up. If nausea or vomiting is causing you significant discomfort, or if you suspect that you have hyperemesis gravidarum, you should see your doctor.

You might also notice more vaginal discharge than usual when you're pregnant. This is called leucorrhoea. It usually looks clear or white and doesn't have a strong smell. It's caused by higher levels of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone in pregnancy. If your concerned that your discharge has a funny smell or colour or is accompanied by itching or pain, see your doctor or midwife as this could be a sign of an infection.

You may have already had an ultrasound scan to confirm your due date, but another scan is often recommended at around 12 weeks.

This may be especially important if you are thinking about prenatal screening. One screening test you can have is called a non-invasive prenatal test, or NIPT. Another is the combined first trimester screening. These screening tests are offered to assess your baby's risk of being affected by a chromosomal difference, like Down syndrome. These tests are optional although you may find it useful to talk to a genetic counsellor, your midwife or doctor or use a decision aid tool (Opens in new tab) to decide if this is right for you.

Speak to your doctor, midwife or obstetrician if you have questions about your pregnancy.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby also has more information on:

• maternity care in Australia
• having a healthy pregnancy
• exploring the anatomy of pregnancy and birth
• checkups, screenings, scans and tests you can have during your pregnancy
• common conditions you might experience during your pregnancy
• looking after your mental health and wellbeing