Disgusting Things That Pregnancy Does To Your Body

No Comfortable Way To Lie Down

Lying on the belly becomes impossible, and women begin to feel like a beached whale. Those women who are looking for relief can go to the beach and get someone else’s kids to dig a big hole for that swelling belly. They can then lie on their belly and feel mermaid thin and sexy, even if only for a little while. Otherwise, the best way to get to sleep is to sleep on the side, with a pillow between the knees. It might be the only way to get a decent nights' sleep until the baby comes. And once the baby comes, be prepared to kiss sleep goodbye until the wee one learns to sleep through the night - in probably about six months. If you're lucky.

Everything Leaks

As a pregnant woman, leaking becomes a new fact of life. The vagina leaks, boobs leak, and the urethra leaks. Part of this is due to the baby and its growth, part of it is just the body's way of preparing for when the baby comes. Another reason this occurs is that pregnancy can weaken the pelvic floor. Carry and use pads and liners in panties, wear maternity bras, and learn to go to the bathroom before it is truly necessary. And, if you should sneeze at the wrong time, make sure to have a spare set of panties in your purse (and a ziplock bag) for those embarrassing moments. In order to strengthen the pelvic floor, consider doing kegels.