Let’s discuss one of the major concerns for a mom to be.
The Oxford dictionary defines change as a verb which means to make or become different. This ideally indicates that something outside of the usual happens and such is the same for pregnancy.
Previously, we spoke about a ‘shift’ that occurs but what exactly does this entail? Well in addition to an adaptation in psyche, the main point to note is that no two people are the same and consequently, changes will vary. Those of you who have had more than one children before, may be able to testify that your symptoms and experiences differed from pregnancy to pregnancy and this is nothing but normal.
On the topic of normal, does your pregnancy comply with these standards?
You will be happy to learn that the image painted in your mind on what is considered normal is limited to the things you have witnessed. For instance, you significantly recall from your childhood that when your mother was pregnant with your baby brother she would endlessly crave for ice cubes to chew on. Then, during your best friend’s pregnancy the year before, she constantly complained about sore breasts and she couldn’t stop vomiting. Your cousin’s wife on the other hand, gained so much weight you could barely recognize her and your aunt’s tummy was so small that even in her third trimester, nobody knew she was pregnant unless she told them.
The truth about the changes associated with pregnancy is that you may or may not experience the common ones that everyone fusses about. Instead, you may be surprised to encounter symptoms and physiological changes that you have never heard about before. It is important to remember that theory could never fully prepare you for the changes that will confront you along the way. Nobody may ever tell you certain things that will happen but when you do face these ‘firsts’, accept them as they come as the revelation of YOUR pregnancy blueprint.
Like the seasons, change will occur regardless of how you feel about it. Your attitude towards these changes will determine whether you spend your days protesting about things you cannot prevent or rejoicing about the intelligent ability of your body to house such a priceless treasure.
Tell-It-Tip: The uterus expands from the size of an average orange or pear to as large as a watermelon during pregnancy. At approximately 4-6 weeks after giving birth, it contracts to its original size again.
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