Disgusting Things That Pregnancy Does To Your Body

Pee Cup Pro

Regular visits to the doctor and the need to frequently inspect the urine makes a pregnant woman a pee-in-a-cup pro. They could get a second job in the circus doing just this. But that's not all that a pregnant woman has to go through on a routine visit to the doctor. There is the palpation of the belly, checking the breasts, as well as routine blood tests, and as other more complicated tests for those who are at risk of certain congenital diseases. Be prepared to spend a lot of time at the doctor's office, or at the clinic. Heck, bring a pillow and a good book. It might be the only chance you get to rest.

Constant Constipation

Constipation is a familiar problem for many pregnant women. This is because not only are they trying to eat for two, they are also trying to drink for two. Unfortunately, the increased levels of progesterone contribute to the problem by slowing down the digestive process, which exacerbates the problem. Additionally, pregnant women have a much smaller bladder (thanks to that growing baby inside them) which makes them pee all the time. Due to constipation, some pregnant women also develop haemorrhoids.The best way to reduce the chance of developing constipation is to eat fibrous foods and drink lots of water. Though, if constipation is severe, it's important to go see a doctor.