Pregnancy is a very special period in any woman's life, but at the same time, it is very crucial as well. The overall experience can get a bit crazy. You all must be aware of the basics of what to expect, for eg. morning sickness, weakness, swellings, mood swings, etc. but there are many more that are not often talked about. So let’s talk about what you need to know so you’ll be fully prepared for this turn of events.
Pregnancy is a very special period in any woman's life, but at the same time, it is very crucial as well. The overall experience can get a bit crazy.
You all must be aware of the basics of what to expect, for eg. morning sickness, weakness, swellings, mood swings, etc. but there are many more that are not often talked about. So let’s talk about what you need to know so you’ll be fully prepared for this turn of events.
1. Discharge
You might experience a lot of discharge, especially in the first 6 weeks. Keep a stash of panty liners with you all the time because you may be leaking a lot!
2. Spotting Or Bleeding
Minor bleeding during pregnancy is normal & nothing to worry about. In case you experience heavy bleeding, you should immediately see your doctor.
3. Constipation
One of the most annoying symptoms of pregnancy is not being able to poop. You might want to ask your doctor to prescribe some mild mediation to help your body give a subtle push.
4. Orgasms While You Are Asleep
It is a very common thing among pregnant women to have orgasms while they are asleep.
5. Headaches
Headaches are common side effects due to major hormonal changes that women have during pregnancy. It also depends on your history with headaches during your periods. Sometimes these headaches are extreme but surely can be controlled with medication.
6. Bad Breath
If you are pregnant feeling a metallic taste in your mouth for 9 months will be common. Bad breath is apart of the pregnancy process. All you can do is gargle with a mouth freshener & brush twice a day.
7. Hot Flashes
Hot flashes during menopause are just as common as they are during pregnancy. One might be freezing & suddenly feel on fire the next minute. It can get very intense.
This is a result of all the hormonal changes that are happening in your body.
8. Dizziness
Another annoying side effect of being pregnant is dizzy spells. You may wake up some mornings with your head spinning. If you are sitting for a while & suddenly stand up, you might feel like the world is spinning around you. This is caused by a change in your blood pressure.
Just Make sure you stand up slowly & so you don't faint & fall.
9. Stuffy Nose
Your nose can feel completely clogged up, yet you can't really use any medication because it's not considered to be safe.
Here's what you can do:
- Drink a lot of fluids. You can even check out this article which talks about the benefits of drinking herbal teas
- You can even try saline nasal sprays which are easily available at your nearest drug store.
- Keep your head elevated with an extra pillow while sleeping.
- Consider taking a long, warm shower.
10. Food Aversions
A major issue that you may not hear about very often is the taste of food. Everything tastes like a rotten onion. You feel constant nausea & food might make you feel sick. It sucks!
11. Gassy Stomach
When you are pregnant, your metabolism slows down drastically. This happens so that your body can get the best of all the nutrition from the foods you intake. Hence, you'll have a lot of gas!
12. Nose Bleeds
Nose bleeds are common during pregnancy. This happens when the tiny blood vessels in your nose get damaged due to increased blood pressure. These blood vessels may burst resulting in a nosebleed. Even changes in your hormones may cause nosebleeds.
13. Rashy Skin
Your skin may become extremely reactive during your pregnancy. Infections, pimples, bumps or even oily skin are some of the common pregnancy symptoms. It's caused because of hormonal changes in your body. There are some skincare tips that you might want to look at - 10 Essential Skin Care Tips for Oily & Dry Skin
14. Leaking While Sneezing or Laughing
You might pee yourself while you laugh or sneeze hard. Your muscles have a lot of pressure & sometimes you just can't control it. All you can do is, use panty liners to help it under control.
15. Body Hair
You may experience some hair growth on your face & even on the belly during pregnancy. It's strange but usually goes away after the baby is born. It's just caused because of all the hormonal changes.
16. Skin Tags
This is probably the most annoying side effect of pregnancy. Many women get a bunch of new skin tags while they're pregnant. This occurs mostly around breasts & armpits. Usually, they start fading out once the baby is born, but if it doesn't, you can have them removed using a wart remover or consult your dermatologist.
