5 Surprising Pregnancy Facts
It’s no secret that pregnancy changes your body. Here are some pregnancy facts that might intrigue you!
Pregnancy is such a unique, life-changing journey. It highlights the strength and amazing power of a woman. The nine-month-long period is a one-of-a-kind experience for every woman—with new changes every trimester. Here are some surprising pregnancy facts you probably didn’t know!
1. You may experience cognitive impairment
One study found that about 80% of pregnant women have memory impairment. The results indicate that pregnant women are significantly impaired on some, but not all, measures of memory. So yes, the mom brain can already start while you’re carrying your child because of your hormones. But don’t worry! There are ways to fight mom brain and get your sharpness back.
2. Your baby can actually heal you
There is evidence that babies in utero can send stem cells to repair a mother’s damaged organs and tissues. Plus, did you know that your baby’s stem cells are stored in your body beyond the time of pregnancy? In some cases, as long as decades after the birth of your child!
3. By four months, your baby begins to urinate inside of you
Your baby’s urine production starts between 13 and 16 weeks. This means that they will urinate inside you. They also start drinking a mix of pee and amniotic fluid by 12 weeks. Moreover, by 20 weeks, most of your amniotic fluid is your baby’s urine. (Amniotic fluid contains nutrients, hormones, and antibodies, too!)
4. Your feet can grow up to one full size
Another study showed that about 60 to 70% of pregnant women noticed changes in their feet after giving birth. Some of their shoe sizes even grew bigger permanently! However, some noticed their feet return to their normal shape after losing most of the pregnancy weight.
5. Your blood volume increases by up to 50%
Last pregnancy fact! Your body increases the amount of blood and plasma by 30 to 50%. All that extra blood and plasma contribute to the optimal growth and development of your baby.
Did you learn anything from these pregnancy facts?
All pregnancy journeys are unique but one important thing that expectant moms need to remember is to take good care of themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because as the saying goes, “A healthy and happy mom equals a healthy and happy baby.”
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