7 Amazing Facts About Pregnancy that You May Not Know
Pregnancy is one of life's miracles. You are growing a life inside your body and it's incredible. I've been pregnant 3 times and it still amazes me to no end. Sure there are discomforts, the weight gain, the swollen ankles, the need to use the washroom every ten minutes -- but the end result is the best gift you will ever receive. We hear so much about the uncomfortable details of pregnancy from our friends and family. "Oh, I had the WORST heartburn for 9 months straight!" "I gained 80 pounds!" "Those were the longest 9 months of my life!" …. But what about the incredible facts? Pregnancy is AMAZING. Here are 7 reasons why. - By Nadia Carriere
Feet Can Grow One Full Size
The relaxin hormone we were just talking about in the previous slide? They can also loosen the ligaments in your feet. That combined with your increased body weight adds to your foot's width and length. Not to worry as your feet will go back to their normal size a couple of months after pregnancy. Says the woman who's gone up a shoe size during all three of her pregnancies ;).
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Feet Can Grow One Full Size
The relaxin hormone we were just talking about in the previous slide? They can also loosen the ligaments in your feet. That combined with your increased body weight adds to your foot's width and length. Not to worry as your feet will go back to their normal size a couple of months after pregnancy. Says the woman who's gone up a shoe size during all three of her pregnancies ;).