10 Changes that Happen During Pregnancy
6. Loose bones
Yup, you heard it right! During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin increases in body. This is to help the baby to accommodate inside the mother and for childbirth later. However, relaxin literally relaxes bones. This makes women vulnerable too, so they should treat pregnancy carefully.
7. Flatulence and Heartburn
Well, pregnancy may put you in some embarrassing social situations too. You never know when you’ll go loud while passing air in front of friends and family. This is because of the flatulence that comes with pregnancy. Heartburn is another problem that makes matters worse for you.
8. Pressurized bladder
Literally your bladder is under pressure with all that weight pressing down on it because of the baby. This makes you feel the need to pee immediately and frequently during pregnancy. That’s why, airlines offer seats near lavatory to pregnant women.
9. Mood swings
Blame it on hormones or the fact that you are going through a life-changing transition, but it’s true that pregnancy makes you prone to numerous mood swings. A supportive spouse and understanding family plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and calm for the pregnant woman.
10. Depression
Pregnant women are prone to depression too because of such sudden physical, physiological, emotional and social changes. In such a case, women need proper guidance and support of the family as well as professional medical care and psychological counseling.
Pregnancy changes you forever. Keep a track on all the changes that your body, mind and soul are experiencing. Try to enjoy this phase as much as possible and be prepared to enter the most exciting phase of your life– Motherhood.
