The birth of a child is a real miracle of nature, which continues to be investigated by scientists and doctors. However, very complex and amazing changes are occurring with the female body that you do not even suspect.
Today we present the 10 most interesting facts about pregnancy.
10. Super odor sensitivity
The fact that a woman becomes susceptible to odors during toxicosis has been heard by many. The culprits of this are elevated hormones of chorionic gonadotropin and estrogen, the secretion of which increases with the development of the embryo at the end of the first trimester. Some researchers believe that an 11-fold increase in smell is associated with a defensive reaction to stale, missing and rotten food. That is, the nose of the pregnant woman helps to produce the initial screening of products that are potentially harmful to her and the baby. But do not worry - even if the olfactory center has failed, then an enlarged liver can filter out toxins and other harmful components.
9. Your uterus grows 500 times in relation to the normal size
Every mother knows about an increase in the penis during pregnancy - the uterus grows to the size of a watermelon with the size of a fist, that is, an average of 500 times in relation to the norm! Initially, the weight of the muscle bag is about 28 g, and as the baby is born, it is filled with blood, oxygen, lymph, nutrients, etc., which leads to an increase in weight to 450 or more grams. After childbirth, muscle fibers are actively reduced, so the body gradually returns to normal weight and size.
8. Hair structure improves
Pregnant women have to go into deprivation in the process of bearing a child: the joints weaken, the condition of the teeth worsens, even visual acuity can regress. It is even more surprising that the hair structure of expectant mothers objectively improves: the rods become stiff, growth is enhanced, and density and silkiness increase. These changes are associated with increased secretion of estrogen, which prevents hair loss. But after childbirth, unfortunately, healthy hair starts to crumble actively, and sometimes even to shreds, which should be considered the norm.
7. Leg can grow one full size
Many pregnant women noted that they no longer fit in their usual shoes, which they wore for many years. Yes, and in the fitting room shoes of a standard size on the foot can not be pulled. The hormone relaxin, which is produced during pregnancy, softens the joints and weakens the ligaments in the body (including the lower limbs). Against the background of an increase in total body weight, the leg becomes more complete, expands, and even the tendency to edema leads to an increase in foot size by a couple of centimeters. Do not worry, after childbirth the feet will gradually return to normal, and you will be able to wear your favorite shoes again.
6. Your heart is growing
During pregnancy, an additional placental circle of blood circulation is formed, which forces the heart to drive additional liters of blood. Its volume circulating in the body of a pregnant woman increases by 40-50%. The load on the muscular organ increases, therefore it is quite natural that it intensifies its activity and increases in size, and is trying with all its might to maintain a normal rhythm of contractions. Therefore, it is very important to consume more potassium to maintain muscle health, perform moderate cardio loads, yoga and breathing exercises, and less stress and worry.
5. Strange tastes can talk about something more.
Many men are annoyed that their pregnant wife begins to use completely incompatible dishes at the same time, such as herring with an apple or chocolate with soup. A complete mixing of tastes is a classic manifestation of pregnancy associated with the reorganization of metabolism. The body thus demonstrates which microelements and vitamins it lacks for the formation and development of a new life. When there is a shortage of rare minerals, the expectant mother can even be pulled by inedible objects - ice, chalk, sand and even dirt. Strange taste preferences that cannot be satisfied are a signal for contacting an endocrinologist and a nutritionist. For example, the usual desire to eat a bucket of ice cream at a time indicates iron deficiency and the risk of pregnant anemia (a common complication).
4. Tall mothers are more likely to give birth to twins
Back in 2006, doctor Gary Steiman decided on an independent experiment in one of the American clinics. The results are surprising: the higher the woman, the more likely she will become pregnant with twins, twins or triplets. Unfortunately, detailed data on the relationship between growth and the number of embryos are not given.
3. Joints soften
During the bearing of a child, the body is constantly in a state of rebuilding, which allows the musculoskeletal system to adapt to the complex process of procreation. The hormone relaxin already mentioned above begins to be actively produced, which is responsible for the relaxation of muscle tissue (prevents uterine hypertonicity), tendons, ligaments and joints. This allows the pelvic bones to gradually diverge in the third trimester, expanding the birth canal and ensuring the movement of a large fetus along the birth canal.
2. Pregnant dad’s syndrome or Kuwad syndrome
Many men do not take this syndrome seriously, but in vain, because he found confirmation in medical practice. Some future dads with psychological problems can transfer the image of a pregnant wife to themselves, so much so that their body begins to actively demonstrate similar symptoms: the stomach grows, the mammary glands increase, there is a change in tastes and smells. This problem must be treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist, since in the future it can turn into less harmless nervous breakdowns and mental disorders.
1. The child receives food earlier than mother
Everyone says that the expectant mother should eat for two. Of course, we are talking about the use of more vitamins and minerals, and not food as such, and this is justified, since the “best” components leave the body for the formation and development of the embryo. If you do not make up for the need for calcium, for example, women have an increased risk of fractures, more often muscles and ligaments hurt, tooth enamel is destroyed. If you are going to diet during pregnancy, then remember that in any case, the child will receive the maximum of nutrients from the mother's body, even at the cost of your health, and sometimes life. Pregnancy is one of the objective reasons that it is time to take up your diet and saturate it with exclusively healthy food.
These are such amazing processes that occur in the body of a future mother. Remember that bearing a child is a huge work and in some sense sacrifice, so take care of pregnant women, help them with burdens, give way to queues and vehicles and do not waste your nerves.