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Pregnancy is an exciting and life changing event in a woman’s life. With all those changes, there are bound to be a few that your mother, sister, best-friend or co-worker never thought to mention (or didn’t want to share). Read on for five facts about pregnancy that might surprise you.
1. It can get… emotional
There is so much focus on the physical changes in pregnancy that the emotional ones are sometimes overlooked. Hormone shifts during pregnancy are common and can leave you with unexpected bursts of anger, sadness or anxiety. Rest assured, it’s (unfortunately)100 per cent normal.
Mood swings may be normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to deal with it alone. Your doctor is a great resource for mental health and wellness advice as well as the physical stuff.
2. Weird smells “down there”? Don’t ignore it!
Bacterial Vaginosis is a common vaginal infection that comes with some unpleasant side effects, including a fishy or unpleasant smell. BV can cause complications for pregnancy and childbirth, so make an appointment with your doctor if you think you might have it.
If you do have it – don’t panic! If you are pregnant, you can ask your doctor about treating BV symptoms with OTC products like CanesBalance which work to regulate your pH. Treatment is no sweat – CanesBalance is easy to use and can relieve symptoms in one week. The website has more information on symptoms and prevention.
3. Maternity pants rocks
Stay with me on this one. Your pregnancy is the only time you will be able to unapologetically wear stretch pants to work with pride. Embrace the guilt-free comfort!
4. Hemorrhoids – it’s a thing
Hemorrhoids may not be a polite topic of discussion with your friends and loved ones, but they are a very real part of pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are actually varicose veins in the rectal area. They are usually not dangerous, but can be annoying. The Cleveland Clinic recommends this: Try applying cotton pads soaked in witch hazel or soaking in a warm tub to soothe your symptoms.
5. Cravings are no joke!
Everyone jokes about weird food cravings during pregnancy. When you look back, yes, it will be funny that you craved pizza for three solid months or drank enough orange juice to float a boat. When you’re in the midst of those cravings though, they’re dead serious! You want something specific to the point of obsession, and nothing else will do. During my 2nd month of pregnancy, I needed a particular strawberry shortcake dessert. I didn’t know where it was, couldn’t even describe it. My husband drove me to 7 (yes, seven) different restaurants as I bawled over the menu and said “this isn’t the one!” We finally found it, and I gorged on it, then never craved it again!
Ok, so pregnancy isn’t all magic and rainbows. But the end result is a beautiful, incredible, amazing baby. Your baby! So rock those maternity pants Mammas and get ready for a wild ride! It’s totally worth it.
If you’re trying to get pregnant – what are you most looking forward to? If you’re an experienced Mamma, what surprised you the most about your pregnancy?
This post is sponsored by Bayer®. To make sure Bayer® products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
