Women Are Revealing The Pregnancy Secrets No One Told Them About, And I Am Genuinely Shocked By Some Of These

"During and after my pregnancy, the sweating! I was never a very sweaty person, like antiperspirant applied a couple times a week person...until pregnancy. Just so sweaty! Everywhere! And it never got better. I am now seemingly 10 degrees warmer than I ever was for the rest of my life. They don't really tell you about that one! And I've asked around - of the five mom friends that I know, all can confirm that they indeed sweat more now after being pregnant, have had to change up their deodorant, and haven't been the same since."

"D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex) and BAA (breastfeeding aversion and agitation). I did not even know this was a thing, but I got severely angry and agitated whenever I pumped. My baby couldn't breastfeed due to a tongue tie, so I exclusively pumped. I could only tolerate it for two months before we switched to formula."

"I had morning sickness until week 15. It would finally subside around 7 p.m., and I would eat and drink a ton! I even drank gallons of milk, and I'm lactose intolerant, but it didn't affect me. The rest of the pregnancy was pretty easy. I smeared baby oil all over my torso so I didn't get stretch marks. After the baby was born, I was elated and floated around like a Disney princess. If there's such a thing as the opposite of postpartum depression, I had that! It was glorious!"

Pregnancy can produce persistent changes in body temperature regulation, causing excessive sweating and a lasting sensation of being warmer that may require different deodorants. Some people develop dysphoric milk ejection reflex and breastfeeding aversion, leading to severe agitation during pumping and early transition to formula. Prolonged morning sickness can end with strong postpartum elation for some. Nutrient depletion during pregnancy can harm teeth and necessitate extensive dental work. Round ligament pain can cause intense midsection pain with movement and may be mistaken for miscarriage. Physical and emotional effects vary widely between individuals.

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