5 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy can be both a joyful and a fearful experience for women, or either of the two parents. It depends on whether the expectant mother is ready for the new phase of her life, i.e., pregnancy, or not. If she had been waiting for this news for a long time, then most likely the expectant mother would be happy and joyful, and if the reverse is the case, then she might not be able to handle this news positively. Also, she may get upset and be fearful about the new arrival.

Likewise, the woman undergoes several physical changes during this entire period. Awareness of these changes can make it a lot easier to handle them. So let us discuss these changes which may surprise a pregnant woman in her pregnancy days.

 

1.Tired body

She may feel tired throughout the day and feel nauseated. She could also suffer from morning sickness.

 

2.Weight gain

A woman gains some weight in the first trimester, which could also become a potential cause of her constant worry. Her breasts and uterus will enlarge. There is also extra blood circulating throughout the body. Most of her weight is due to her placenta, through which essential nutrients are transported to the baby. As the pregnancy progresses, there is more weight gain due to the growing baby, and it is a healthy sign of pregnancy.

 

3.Mood swings

A mother also has tremendous mood swings during her pregnancy, especially during the third trimester. Cravings for certain food items also rise. On the contrary, the woman may begin disliking the smell of certain food items. The level of discomfort increases with each trimester, which can obviously result in growing annoyance. A woman may also start experiencing back pain, particularly during the third trimester, which adds to the irritation.

 

4.Lack of sleep

An expectant mother may also become sleep-deprived because of rising discomfort. Braxton Hicks contractions also begin during the third trimester, which makes a woman grow more uncomfortable because she might not know how to deal with those contractions. Additionally, mood swings become a constant partner for the woman during the whole phase. For a while, this may also affect your relationship with your spouse. Doubtful thoughts about being a good mother also enter her mind during pregnancy. The child's good health is always a matter of constant concern for an expectant mother.

 

5.Other changes

Also, a mother's pulse and breath rate increase along with the frequency of urination as the growing uterus puts more pressure on the bladder.

All these changes are natural parts of pregnancy and can be mitigated with support from family and partner. Above all, what can sail her through all these worries and concerns is the joy of becoming a mother and being called a mum.