Odd Facts About Your Pregnant Body

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Pregnancy is the greatest miracle of god. And when we say that, we mean it quite literally. The changes that take place in a pregnant body are nothing short of miracles. There are some facts about a pregnant body that can really make you wonder if it is scientifically possible for your body to sustain this. For example, did you know that during pregnancy, your bones literally move round like sticks?

Facts about your pregnant body are sometimes both inspiring and enchanting. Not all baby bump facts are pleasant or beautiful. Besides, the elusive 'pregnant glow' is one of the nice and natural things in a list of many extraordinary pregnant body changes. The way a woman's body adapts to accommodate a 7-8 pounds baby is really amazing.

WHAT YOUR BABY BUMP SAYS ABOUT YOUR BABY?

In fact, it would restore your faith in god. Call it divine miracle or pure scientific genius, pregnancy is an 'out of body' experience. How else will you explain how your uterus that is normally the size of a fist grows to the size of huge balloon to hold your baby? Facts about your pregnant body can leave you with a gaping mouth sometimes.

And here are some of those facts that might surprise you even if you already know about them.

Your Bones Move

Your bones, especially your pelvic bones, literally move to make room for your growing pregnant belly every week. That is why; it hurts so much and all your bones including your rib cage have to move to accommodate your baby!

Your Uterus Has 1 Pint Of Water

Do you know how much a pint of beer measures? That is how much water you are carrying around in your uterus. It is only when your water bursts that you realise how much of it was there inside you.

Your Heart Grows

Your heart is physically enlarged to because it has to pump more blood to the lower part of your body so that the foetus keeps getting oxygenated blood and food all the time.

You Have Thicker Hair

Your pregnancy hormones do not allow you to shed hair. So your hair is lush and thicker than it has ever been. But don't dance with joy, you will have postnatal hair loss once the baby is born.

Your Blood Clots Faster

The clotting time of your blood reduces greatly during pregnancy. This happens as your body prepares to deliver the placenta and ensure that you do not bleed to death.

Your Bones Soften

The pregnancy hormones make the ligaments throughout your body to relax and allow your bones to loosen up. So, your bones are literally held together by your muscles!

You Have More Blood

In your second trimester of pregnancy, your body's blood volume increases to almost double of what it used to be. This is to ensure that your baby gets lots of food on time to grow quickly!

Your Bladder Gets Squashed

Your bladder gets squashed by the pressure of your growing uterus. The evidence of this is that you have to go to the loo every half an hour.

Your Uterus Gets REALLY Stretched

Your uterus is an organ that has an amazing capability to stretch. It stretched from the size of a fist to the size of your full newborn baby. Add some inches for the amniotic fluid as well!

Your Veins Are Visible

You suddenly see that your body has started showing up more veins than it used to. It can actually be scary because these veins look they are going to burst out of your skin.