Disgusting Things That Pregnancy Does To Your Body

The ability to create life is a blessing and nothing short of miraculous. Whether it is a woman's first time or she's gone through it before, being pregnant is not for the faint of heart, as it brings about many changes that are not always wanted or expected. To be ready for them, or at least be better prepared, here is a list of disgusting things that pregnancy does to the body.

Say Hello To Nausea

For many women, the first trimester is often the hardest because it can be hard to keep any food down. Said to be caused by increased levels of hCG or possibly even increased levels of estrogen, nausea can hit every time a woman turns around, not just during the morning as some might claim. This can be really problematic because the baby needs food (and so does Mommy) to continue on. Stock up on saltines, a good prenatal and pregnancy multivitamin, and lots of water and unsweetened fruit juice. They are going to come in handy. Alternately, talk to the doctor to find out what can be taken to help keep the food down.

Proud Womb Warriors

The further along into the pregnancy a woman is, the more likely it is she will develop stretch marks on her breasts, belly, buttocks, and thighs (dependant on the woman). This occurs because the skin only has so much elasticity and the belly is growing faster than the body can respond. While some women panic and see these scars as a negative thing - a mark that ruins their beauty - don't take it that way. All woman should be proud of these warrior marks; they are proof that life began and thrived inside of that stomach. If a woman is feeling overly self conscious about her stretch marks, there are plenty of quality lotions and creams available that diminish their appearance.