15/03/2026
MOMnesia 😅
Pregnancy can cause some surprising (and slightly weird) changes in your body:
1. Superhuman Sense of Smell: You might suddenly smell everything. From your partner’s socks to a stranger’s lunch — your nose is on overdrive, thanks to hormone changes. And yes, it can make nausea worse too.
2. Extra SaIiva Production: You might drool more or feel like you constantly need to spit. This condition, called ptyalism, is especially common in early pregnancy and usually fades after the first trimester.
3. Darkened Skin Patches (Melasma): You may notice brown patches on your cheeks, nose, or forehead. It’s caused by hormone-triggered melanin overproduction — and it often fades after delivery.
4. Weird Dreams: Super vivid or downright bizarre dreams? Totally normal. Hormones and disrupted sleep patterns can turn your nights into wild adventures.
5. Pregnancy Brain (a.k.a. Momnesia): Can’t remember what you walked into the room for? You’re not alone. Fatigue and hormonal changes can make you feel foggy or forgetful.
6. Bigger Feet: Your shoe size might go up — temporarily or permanently. Thanks to swelling and the hormone relaxin, your ligaments stretch and your feet can widen.
7. BIeeding Gums: If your gums bIeed when you brush, don’t panic. Increased bIood flow and sensitivity during pregnancy can cause this — gentle dental care is still important.
8. Linea Nigra: A dark line may appear down the center of your belly. It’s totally normal and caused by increased melanin — most noticeable in the second trimester and fades post-birth.
9. Belly button popping out: As your belly grows and stretches during pregnancy, the pressure from the expanding uterus can push your belly button outward, turning an “innie” into an “outie.” It usually goes back to normal after birth.
Pregnancy is weird… and amazing. Your body is doing miraculous work — growing a tiny human! Which of these surprised you most?
