11 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 11? Other women have asked this…

Q: I'm 11 weeks pregnant and I'm really exhausted. Why do I feel so tired all the time?

"In early pregnancy, many women complain of fatigue. This fatigue is not like being a little tired; it feels like big-time exhaustion! One of the hormones of pregnancy, progesterone, is the biggest culprit. This hormone makes you feel like you could put your head down no matter where you sit and take a nice, long nap! In addition to progesterone, your blood sugar is being used up for your growing baby, adding to your fatigue..." Read More

Q: Is it really bad to eat peanuts?

"This is a great and important question. Peanuts are a great source of protein and nutrients, and are relatively low in carbohydrates. Peanut allergies, however, can be very serious. Even small exposures can lead to anaphylaxis in some people—a dangerous swelling of the throat and drop in blood pressure. But here's the good news..." Read More

Q: Which skin creams are safe to use?

"These are really good questions to ask, but hard questions to answer. Very little research has been done on skin product safety in pregnancy, so we are left with a little scientific information combined with common sense to guide us. The skin can be an absorptive surface, and products that you apply to your skin can be transferred into the bloodstream and reach the baby..." Read More

Q: Any advice for pregnancy over 40?

"If you look at the biggest barriers to successful pregnancy over 40, the first is fertility, and the second is first-trimester miscarriage. After that, the chance of chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome (DS) is increased compared to a younger woman, but..." Read More