Weight gain, increased appetite, a bit of morning sickness - these are all to be expected during these nine months of madness. But there are so many other side effects that, frankly, hit you like a tonne of bricks. Here are a few...
Your breasts can leak milk before you even have the baby
It's not uncommon for women in the third trimester to find their breasts have started leaking already. Don't worry, it's just your body's way of preparing for the next stage.
You don't really look glowing
Pregnant women, glowing? Ha! Sweating, more like. It's natural to sweat during pregnancy...on your back, boobs, bum, knees, hair.
You'll develop giant nipples
Just when you think your body is done with the changes for a bit, voila, your nipples look like absolute saucers! Again, they'll return to their normal size in good time.
Your hair will act up
Straight hair going frizzy? Curly locks getting limp? It's the hormones at play again. Once baby arrives, it'll go back to normal...well, in the first few days, there's a chance some of it will fall out!
You'll fart more
No matter how worried you are about the baby or the birth, it seems your bum is much more relaxed. Yes, you'll find you fart more, but hey, a bit of flatulence never hurt anyone!
You'll stop dreading labour
Yes, so tired will you be of cankles and sleepless nights that you'll actually start praying for the big day to arrive. The countdown begins!
