Pregnancy is a whirlwind of fun and excitement. It’s a little different for every mama and everyone has an opinion about how it will go for you.
But some surprising things happen that many don’t talk about and some weird symptoms often show up that can be confusing.
In the list below I go over strange things about pregnancy you may have not heard of until today.
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23 Things About Pregnancy That No One Tells You
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Morning Sickness Is All Day Sickness
Morning sickness often doesn’t go away in the mornings. It sometimes lasts and lasts all day long.
You may have heard of this before, it’s pretty common knowledge.
But you just can’t imagine how bad it can be until you’ve experienced it. Luckily there are safe medicines you can take if it gets out of control.
It can also last your whole pregnancy so if you feel like you need something talk to your doc and get a prescription to help.
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There are some simple things that can help too like these pregnancy pops and these bands for your wrist. They are for motion sickness but work well for Morning Sickness. I used them myself so I highly recommend them.
Food Aversions are a thing
This is something I totally didn’t expect. You’re told that you’ll be so hungry during pregnancy and want to eat so much.
But for some ( like me ) everything will seem gross. Apples will taste and smell like onions and meat will be a complete no go.
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This is more common than you think and many don’t mention it when talking about pregnancy.
You feel sick when you don’t eat yet everything seems too nasty to ingest. I ended up drinking liquid cream just to get enough calories.
I have no answer for this issue. All I can say is I hope it is not as bad for you as it was for me.
You Shouldn’t Actually Eat For TwoÂ
If you’re one of those lucky gals who can eat then make sure you keep it in check. Don’t believe the old wive’s tale that you’re eating for two.
If you do this you may gain way more weight than you are supposed to.
You actually only need 300 to 500 extra calories a day throughout your whole pregnancy so keep that in mind when you’re enjoying all that food.
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The Tiredness Is Out Of This World
We all know that being tired is part of being pregnant, especially in the first trimester. I mean you’re building a brand new human and that takes a lot out of a person.
But the tiredness you experience is so intense it’s like a sickness. You feel SICK from exhaustion and this happens to most pregnant mamas. It’s very common.
I would go to work, get off at three, and go to bed by six. This happened my whole first trimester.
I was that tired. If I were able I would have stayed in bed 24 hours a day for three months.
So prepare yourself for this exhaustion by making plenty of room for sleep. Don’t make plans during that first trimester and warn your partner that you’ll need lots of extra rest.
You May Get Varicose Veins In Your Vagina
This one can be a real nasty surprise. You can actually get these thick bulging veins known as Varicose Veins that stick out of your vagina.
One morning during my third pregnancy I woke up and took a shower and I felt discomfort, itching, and swelling. I checked myself and what I found was crazy and scary.
Overnight I got huge veins just sticking right out of there. I called the doc and they said this is actually not that uncommon, especially if you’ve had more than one pregnancy.
So don’t freak out if it happens to you. It usually goes away after pregnancy and doesn’t become any sort of problem.
And Hemorrhoids
As your uterus gets bigger during pregnancy, the pressure it puts on veins can cause them to swell, also leading to hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum and are common during pregnancy, unfortunately, especially in the third trimester when the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the veins.
So you can expect this as well. Here’s a good cream that can help if this becomes an issue for you as well. A good donut pillow is an excellent idea for the whole area while pregnant and especially after during your postpartum recovery.Â
It Can Hurt To Poop
Once your Uterus gets really large having a bowel movement can be painful. Especially if you become constipated.
While pushing you can touch some of the nerve systems inside of your body and it can hurt to push past them.
It only hurts for a moment but it is NOT good.
This was happening to me and that was how my doc explained what was going on. She said it doesn’t happen to every pregnant mama but it does to some, especially if your baby is big.
I had three pregnancies and it only happened during my first with my biggest baby.
Hopefully, this won’t occur with your pregnancy but if it does now you’ll know what’s going on.
Your nose will be stuffy
Your nose may become very blocked during pregnancy. It’s extremely annoying because on top of everything else you cannot breathe well.
It usually happens in the second trimester and lasts through the rest of your pregnancy.
If it does contact your doc, you may be able to take an oral decongestant.
You Can Get Carpal Tunnel
If you have tingling, numb and painful hands during pregnancy, especially at night, you likely have carpal tunnel syndrome.
CTS is very common in pregnancy. It happens when there is a build-up of fluid in your wrist and it puts pressure on the nerves in the area.
If you have CTS in one pregnancy, you are likely to have it in later pregnancies as well.
This condition typically goes away after you have your baby so don’t worry about it too much unless the pain becomes unbearable.
You Are Smelly
While pregnant your body is producing a crazy amount of hormones and it can make you smell strong. And because you’re pregnant you’ll be able to smell it much more than you otherwise would because your senses are heightened.
You may need to bathe often to wash away that hormonal residue so that you can feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Something else that is not often talked about is the smell after birth.
After birth, your body is spewing even more hormones as many changes begin to occur. You’ll smell double strong and it can be seriously unpleasant.
You’ll also have an intense smell from down there. It smells like a wound healing because, well it is.
Your placenta was ripped from the walls of your uterus and it has to heal. All those blood vessels were attached to it and it is, in fact, an open wound.
That wound smell can last for a couple of months unfortunately and it can be embarrassing. You can use a peri bottle like this to help cleanse yourself and you can bathe often. But until the inside of your uterus totally heals the smell will likely stay present.
Sex Will Change
Sex can go two ways during pregnancy. It will either disgust you and you’ll want nothing to do with it or you’ll be horny.
It seems that when women are pregnant with girls they’re more interested but with boys, it’s the other way around.
Or at least that is the pattern I’ve noticed with myself and others I have interviewed.
But everyone is different and we all respond to pregnancy hormones in our own way.
Your Skin Will Grow Things
Pregnancy hormones stimulate the hyperactive growth of certain cells in the top layer of skin. This can create unusual yucky bumps like skin tags.
Many women get these on their face, neck, underarms, and around their breasts during this time, but they usually go away after pregnancy. If they don’t head to the dermatologist.
There Will Be Cramps
Sometimes while pregnant you’ll have cramps and they can be scary.
During the first trimester as your uterus grows you can have them, or during the second trimester when your ligaments start to stretch.
It’s usually nothing to be alarmed about unless the pain is accompanied by blood in which case you should call your doctor right away.
You May Feel Sad
Not everyone is super excited to be pregnant. Even when you can’t wait to meet your baby you still may have depressed feelings.
It’s those pesky hormones that cause so many ups and downs so don’t expect to be over the moon all the time.
If you’re feeling down the best thing to do is get some extra rest. This will likely make all the difference in how you feel.
Heartburn Can Be Awful
Heartburn can be a real problem for mamas because of progesterone, the hormone that relaxes muscles during pregnancy.
It relaxes the stomach valve that keeps acid out of the esophagus. The growing uterus crowds the stomach as well, forcing acid into the esophagus.
You can avoid heartburn as much as possible by following the tips in this post on Healthline.
You’ll Be Constipated
Constipation in pregnant women is thought to occur due to hormones that relax the intestinal muscle and by the pressure of the expanding uterus on the intestines.
To avoid it as much as possible drink plenty of water and get lots of fiber. That will help some but you’ll have to live with it until you have your baby for the most part.
Your Feet May Get Bigger
The pregnancy hormone relaxin, which loosens the joints around your pelvis so your baby can make her way down into the birth canal, also loosens the ligaments in your feet, causing the foot bones to spread.
So your feet will be wider and this tends to be permanent. Just use it as an excuse to buy some new shoes.
Your Nose Will Get Bigger Too
This is one of the weirdest things that happen during pregnancy.
Nose swelling is due to increased estrogen levels, which helps blood flow to the mucous membranes and plumps up your nose as a result.
It does shrink back to normal after your baby is born though so at least there’s that.
It’s Hard To Breathe
When your baby is pressing up and all your organs are crowded breathing can become difficult.
It will feel like you just can’t take a deep breath and it’s exhausting. But like all other things in pregnancy, it will be over before you know it and you’ll be able to take that deep breath you’ve longed for all those months.
And You May Pee Yourself
When you laugh, when you cry, when you sneeze or cough. Or when you’re just breathing. These are all instances that you may wet yourself.
This is just one of the many woes of pregnancy but after your baby comes all the pressure will be gone and your muscles will strengthen back up. Usually.
You May Not Enjoy Being Pregnant
Pregnancy can be hard and not everyone enjoys it. I did for the most part but plenty of women can’t wait for it to end.
Don’t feel guilty if this is you. With all those changes comes a lot of discomforts so it’s no surprise that some women feel this way.
Just take it one day at a time and know that it will come to a glorious end and all that hard work will pay off and you’ll have your beautiful baby.
You’ll Be An Emotional Wreck After Delivery
Once your baby is born your body will move so fast that your mind cannot keep up. The changes that happen immediately are so profound it’s like being punched in the stomach.
Not to mention the emotional factors of having a baby, the relief that the birth is over and the overwhelming feelings of what will happen next.
You will be a wreck. It’s unavoidable but if you know to expect it that will help you keep some sense of calm and things will be just a tiny bit easier because of it.
So just be aware that there’s a storm coming. Take a few deep breaths and face it bravely.
Your Belly After Childbirth Will Be Horrifying
It sucks that our belly’s don’t just shrink back to their former glory.
But they certainly don’t and the crinkled saggy yet hard thing before you can be alarming. You have to accept that it will take time for things to get back to normal.
Most mamas know that this is the case but there is still some level of shock and worry when you’re weeks postpartum and you still look six months pregnant.
Give your body time to heal and then move into a fitness routine that is created just for postpartum mamas.
That is the safest and quickest path to recovery and weight loss. I highly recommend The Postpartum Cure if you want to get your body back as soon as possible. It’s the most popular program of it’s kind and it has helped thousands of mamas get that flat tummy back. You can see it here.Â
Pregnancy can be really fun but it also comes with a lot of weird surprises and I hope this list has helped you prepare for some of the unexpected!
Best of luck to you and your baby!
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