10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful journeys in a woman’s life, but this journey comes with many surprises. The surprises may be the same for some women and vary according to different body types or medical conditions. During your 9-month journey, many things change in your body, mentally and physically. Some of these changes are bound to happen, and some might astonish you.

Your doctor generally tells you what changes might happen and what incidents you should be ready for.

If you are in the beginning months of your pregnancy or want to know and prepare yourself for any upcoming surprises, you have come to the right place.

Below we have written some particular surprises and amusing facts about pregnancy —

1. Increased Blood

In a woman, blood volume is approximately 1.5 gallons, but when she is carrying a baby, the blood volume calculates to around 2.25 gallons. When a woman is pregnant, her blood volume increases up to 40 to 50%. This happens because a fetus needs oxygenated blood in the womb to be healthy. The blood also helps the baby in development.

2. Smell changes

It is said that when a woman is pregnant, they have changes in their sense of smell. They have a heightened or changed sense of smell. So it can happen that the smell of petrol or mud you used to like would suddenly smell disgusting to you. There is a theory by scientists that this happens to help a woman avoid unhealthy or unsafe food.

3. Change in size of the heart

When you are pregnant, your heart grows. This happens because of the extra blood your heart pumps. The growth of your heart also ensures that the blood reaches every corner of your body and the baby’s body as well. It is said that if size change does not happen, then your heart would have to beat faster than usual, which can lead to problems after some time; hence changes in the heart’s size is important.

4. You might forget things.

It may happen that many times you will forget things within minutes. E.g., You came to your living room for some work and when you reach there, you completely forget it. There is no need to panic. This is also called as pregnancy brain. There is no theory or explanation as of now for this, but it is to be said that this happens because of all the tiredness, exhaustion, and stress.

5. Breast size

Your chest size may completely change when you are pregnant. It happens because your body is changing and preparing itself to feed and nourish the newborn baby.

6. Tasting of the food by your fetus

Yes, your baby can indeed taste some food taste. Such as when you eat strong or heavy taste food like garlic, and heavy spices it may pass through your umbilical cord which leads to the taste of your baby’s body. Your baby may have already developed and favored these tastes when they arrive. This is totally an assumption by some experts but not really backed up by lot of research.

7. Increase of estrogen

The estrogen level increases in your body when you are pregnant. Because of estrogen, a whole organ also develops called the placenta.

8. Cry in the womb

Yes, it is surprising to know, but babies try to cry in the womb. Though it does not make any sound and is also not to worry about.

9. Hospitable environment

If you feel the sense or urge to clean your home or decorate then don’t worry in your subconscious, you are preparing your home for your baby. This is generally called the nesting instinct.

10. Mood swings and skin changes

Both of these things might happen because of hormonal changes. Pregnancy also may lead to your skin glowing.

These were some of the surprising changes you may find when you are pregnant.

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