For some, pregnancy seems like a distant island that we may never sail to. But almost every woman is interested in how pregnancy actually goes. Here you can read 10 body changes you didn't know were waiting for you during pregnancy.
Has anyone already struggled with these changes??
Voice change
Pregnancy causes an increase in estrogen and progesterone in the body, which affects the female body in all areas. Among other things, lung capacity, muscle control and increased secretion of body fluids. This can cause yes the vocal cords retract a little, which further causes a change in voice.
Cartilage loosening
The body has to prepare for a difficult birth and one of the things it does is to razrahlia cartilage between the pelvic bones. However, it has a hard time targeting only the cartilage in this area of the body, so it often happens that it also loosens the cartilage in the back, causing additional pain.
Memory loss
Some women report about partial memory loss during pregnancy, but for now the phenomenon has not been scientifically proven or explained.
Bloating
During pregnancy, not only the abdominal area increases, but it often happens, to swell the whole body. This is due to increased amounts of estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones cause greater relaxation of the smooth muscles in the digestive system, resulting in slower digestion and a byproduct of more gas remaining in the body.
Beautiful and thick hair
During pregnancy, women often report that they improved their hair incredibly. They are much denser and shinier than usual. The bad news is that after giving birth, the situation temporarily reverses.
Bad breath
Sometimes the hormones present during pregnancy also affect the bacteria in the mouth. Thus, some pregnant women have a problem with bad breath and they have to pay a little more attention to oral hygiene.
Itching on the stomach
The skin on the abdomen stretches a lot during pregnancy. At best, it causes it itching, and at worst stretch marks. To avoid this, use a good cream.
Blue vagina
It is not unusual for the vagina to turn a bluish color during pregnancy, because the blood flow is increased there.
Stuffy nose
Pregnant women often suffer from stuffy nose and sneezing.
Sweating
Almost all pregnant women sweat more than usual. This results in faster blood circulation and faster metabolism.
