PREGNANCY FAQ
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How do I prevent stretch marks?
There is a huge industry encouraging you to rub oils and lotions and potions on your growing belly daily. If this makes you feel good, go for it. There is no proven science to support any of the claims made however, and it’s mostly genetics dictating how severe they will be.
Will I really glow?
I think all women who are happy and excited look beautiful, so if you’re happy and excited during your pregnancy, it’ll show well. In terms of glorious hair and nails, it depends. Hormonal changes will reduce hair falling and grow thicker, but you may also find you have hair growing around the face, stomach or nipples. Mmm, lovely.
How can I avoid morning sickness?
Simple answer? You can’t. You either have it or you don’t, and although you can try to control/restrict your diet or only drink ginger tea, it’s genetics, baby. I’ve had a friend who was hospitalized it was so severe, but mine was tolerable.
What is up with the pee jokes and pregnancy?
You grow a large being where your organs used to live so the baby pushes your stuff out of the way. There will be pressure on your bladder as the baby gets bigger. You will feel like you live on the toilet in the last trimester. After birth, you will lose control of the muscles due to delivery trauma. Practice those Kegels diligently if you don’t want to be leaking every time you sneeze.
Will my lady bits ever be the same?
Apparently, they can… kind of. It’ll take your time and dedication to work those particular muscles to get them back in shape. The first time you may recover relatively easily and quickly, but subsequent pregnancies will stretch out that elastic pretty good.
My boobs feel different already?
Your body is really busy getting ready for the baby. They may feel tender, sore, tingly or swollen. They’ll get bigger but they might get itchy and vein-y as well.
My nipples look different?
There is a hypothesis that newborns can’t see very well and nature makes the nipples larger and darker so your little Magoo knows where to go eat. Nice bullseyes!
Do I need to take prenatal vitamins?
Yes. You’re growing an entire human being and they need extra. Give them extra.
Why am I so gassy?
It’s normal for digestion to be troublesome when pregnant. Morning sickness is commonly talked about. But you may also experience gas, acid reflux (I’d never had this before. No one told me it’s when all your digestive juices run up your esophagus and your mouth feels like a sewer. So gross.) and indigestion because of all the major hormonal changes.
Will I love being pregnant?
I don’t know. Do you love hormonal changes that grow your boobs larger but give you uncontrollable gas? This isn’t about me, it’s about a friend. I swear.
I personally didn’t, but you may love it!
Useful Links:
UK National Health Service Pregnancy FAQ
US Kids Health (Nemours: non-profit pediatric health system): Pregnancy