Interesting And Awkward Side Effects Of Pregnancy

When we talk about pregnancy, morning sickness, strange cravings and swollen ankles spring to mind, but as any mum-to-be will tell you, those symptoms are child’s play when it comes to what you’ll really have to deal with. And since we had so much fun sharing the not-so-pretty side of giving birth, let’s explore the less glamorous moments of pregnancy...

You might sport facial hair

Okay, so you’re unlikely to rock a full beard, but facial hair growth is a very real pregnancy symptom. You can blame those raging hormones, since they cause hair to grow at super-fast speeds, and sometimes, in new (and embarrassing) places. At the end of the day, a few rogue hairs are a small price to pay for a baby, so buy a home waxing kit and remember: it’ll all be over soon.
bh loves: Nad's Facial Wax Strips, Marzena Facial Wax Strips, Veet High Precision Facial Wax & Care

You’ll drool. Often

During those nine months, it’s pretty common to produce more saliva than usual, so brace yourself for soggy pillows. Get used to brushing your chompers and swishing minty mouthwash on the reg, and try chewing gum. And if you didn’t snore before, you most certainly will now!

You may leak a little

Your bub is resting on a fair few internal organs, including your bladder, so you may pee a bit. It’s natural! Coughing, sneezing and laughing are the main culprits, but it’s nothing a pad or panty liner can’t fix.

You’ll get used to aching

Everything will hurt. Your head, boobs, back, belly, feet and even your teeth will make themselves known, and if they don’t, you’re most definitely superwoman. Growing a brand new person is hard work and it definitely takes a toll on your body, so go easy on yourself when those leg cramps kick in. Our suggestion? Draw a long, relaxing bubble bath.
bh loves: L'OCCITANE Relaxing Bath Salts, Lush Avobath, Jo Malone Bath Oil

You’ll become a tooter

There’s no use in trying to hide your glorious transcendence into gassiness. The truth is, you will fart. A lot. And you may experience serious gas pains, so if that happens, lay off the greasy foods, since they’ll only add to your woes. Other than that, all you can do is grin and bear it - and hope your partner doesn’t mind the occasional toot.

You’ll burp like a teenage boy

Burping is just another one of those incredibly ladylike side effects of pregnancy. Oh, the joys. Just steer clear of things with a lot of fizz, and keep telling yourself that you have the best excuse in the world. Go girl!

Your vagina will grow

Everyone knows about swollen hands and feet, and the fact that your boobs enter a room minutes before you do, but no one tells you that your genitals will swell. Think about it: your vagina is bearing the brunt of all that extra blood your body is producing for your bub, so it makes sense that it ends up feeling tender and sore.

You’ll get a case of ‘baby brain’

Expect to do any or all of the following at some point in your pregnancy: cry over commercials; experience emotional highs and lows; leave your car keys in the freezer; yell at staff in Woolies when they’re out of your favourite yoghurt; and forget where you’re going and how to spell your own name. But don’t panic, as this pregnancy-induced fog is due to fluctuations in your hormones, as well as tiny movements by the foetus, which means you’re only temporarily insane.

Did you experience any of these side effects during your pregnancy? Have we missed anything?

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Sootyhere 13 Nov 2018 9:32 PM

Worthwhile in the end when you have a baby

GeeJ 30 Oct 2018 7:24 PM

Good to know what to expect.

MelissaFay89 23 Oct 2018 5:51 AM

We are wanting to start trying in the next year or two so great to know haha

Popsicle 5 Jul 2018 9:57 PM

Baby brain true, snoring true. Do your pelvic floor exercises girls!

Sootyhere 13 Nov 2018 9:30 PM

Good advice popsicle

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Jaydee01 11 Jun 2018 11:25 AM

Pregnancy the gift that keeps on giving. Not looking forward to having any of theses.

Kassalee 9 Jun 2018 1:23 PM

Baby #3 gave me bad heartburn - short lived thankfully

My feet grew a size larger and my ribs expanded so I could no longer wear by blue leather bustier after my first baby!

Small sacrifices for a big gain of 3 amazing children.

None of these stories could have ever stopped my from trying to have children.

onlyoni 23 Apr 2018 6:28 PM

I definitely had baby brain but apart from that I mostly had a dream pregnancy. However, the delivery - now, that's another story!

Shop A Everyday 11 Mar 2018 2:30 AM

Trying to get off to sleep and get comfy is a little difficult

You beauty 11 Feb 2018 9:43 AM

Yikes ;)

Laura M 8 Feb 2018 10:05 PM

god pregnancy is terrifying

Erin837 7 Feb 2018 9:42 PM

Haha, I love this! I was always skeptical of "baby brain" before I had my daughter but oh my goodness is it well and truely real! I felt like once I'd told the world I was expecting, all of the sudden I couldn't remember anything. Sadly, 15 months in and I don't see any signs of baby brain disappearing....

Kassalee 9 Jun 2018 1:32 PM

My sister and I who were both pregnant at the same time (well, my first baby was born and she announced she was 4 months pregnant) both had a parenting magazine with the A-Z of pregnancy.

When we suffered a "baby brain" moment, we would both say "V is for Vague!) and over 2 decades later, we still say it - but now it's for menopause!

darasparkle 1 Feb 2018 10:18 PM

HAHA - I am so scared to have all these things happen!

makeupcat 1 Feb 2018 12:16 AM

LOOL!!

ThisIsMe 31 Jan 2018 12:37 PM

I can't say I experienced any of the above to be honest apart from the baby brain! LOL

jillian206 31 Jan 2018 8:06 AM

Everyone keeps saying what a lovely experience pregnancy is! Thanks for pointing out some not so lovely experience.

Hayley644 31 Jan 2018 8:01 AM

Can't relate as I've never been pregnant.

misfortune8 30 Jan 2018 10:45 PM

Hallelujah for Menopause!

Kassalee 9 Jun 2018 1:25 PM

And so begins a new Chapter! Good for some - not so good for others!

Not dissimilar to pregnancy and childbirth!

Belindarella 30 Jan 2018 10:11 PM

Finally! Something that I will never have to worry about!

bebeautiful34 30 Jan 2018 9:07 PM

Oh wow, this is so accurate and they should definitely teach this in schools!

Ellelily 30 Jan 2018 8:06 PM

I can relate to all of these things.And now my daughter in law is 7 mths pregnant and feeling everything here as well.

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