tell me some of the things you have to go through during pregnancy..?

Question

I just want to know cause me & my husband want to have a baby real soon. What do i have to look forward to? Please be gentle!

Answer 1

You mean you want the symptoms/side effects of carrying a baby?

Here is a lot for ya, but you asked for it!

These are the normal, frequent or expectable temporary side effects of pregnancy:

-- exhaustion (weariness common from first weeks)
-- altered appetite and senses of taste and smell
-- nausea and vomiting (50% of women, first trimester)
-- heartburn and indigestion
-- constipation
-- weight gain
-- dizziness and light-headedness
-- bloating, swelling, fluid retention
-- hemmorhoids
-- abdominal cramps
-- yeast infections
-- congested, bloody nose
-- acne and mild skin disorders
-- skin discoloration (chloasma, face and abdomen)
-- mild to severe backache and strain
-- increased headaches
-- difficulty sleeping, and discomfort while sleeping
-- increased urination and incontinence
-- bleeding gums
-- pica
-- breast pain and discharge
-- swelling of joints, leg cramps, joint pain
-- difficulty sitting, standing in later pregnancy
-- inability to take regular medications
-- shortness of breath
-- higher blood pressure
-- hair loss
-- tendency to anemia
-- curtailment of ability to participate in some sports and activities
-- infection including from serious and potentially fatal disease (pregnant women are immune suppressed compared with non-pregnant women, and are more susceptible to fungal and certain other diseases)
-- extreme pain on delivery
-- hormonal mood changes, including normal post-partum depression
-- continued post-partum exhaustion and recovery period (exacerbated if a c-section -- major surgery -- is required, sometimes taking up to a full year to fully recover)

These are the normal, expectable, or frequent PERMANENT side effects of pregnancy:

-- stretch marks (worse in younger women)
-- loose skin
-- permanent weight gain or redistribution
-- abdominal and vaginal muscle weakness
-- pelvic floor disorder (occurring in as many as 35% of middle-aged former child-bearers and 50% of elderly former child-bearers, associated with urinary and rectal incontinence, discomfort and reduced quality of life)
-- changes to breasts
-- varicose veins
-- scarring from episiotomy or c-section
-- other permanent aesthetic changes to the body (all of these are downplayed by women, because the culture values youth and beauty)
-- increased proclivity for hemmorhoids
-- loss of dental and bone calcium (cavities and osteoporosis)

More can be found at the link below.
The female body is an amazing!

Answer 2

Depends... all women are different. In a lot of ways, this pregnancy hasn't been too bad (I'm 38 weeks today). There's been some of the weirdest and strangest mood swings (you know, when you sit there and suddenly start bawling uncontrollably at the California Cow commercials). There's the sleepless nights cause you just can't get comfortable or you're just anxious over how things are going. Oh.. morning sickness! Joyous!

All in all tho', when you see the ultrasound for the first time and every time you hear the heartbeat, you really don't care about the rest. Then you just get more excited about the day the baby finally makes their debut.

Answer 3

Pregnancy is wonderful and amazing. You're body goes through an amazing process, and it isn't easy! It's different for everybody. I had a little morning sickness early on but it didn't last. Toward the end of the 9 months you get quite bulky and can feel very awkward, it gets hard to find a comfortable position to sleep in.
It's exciting to see the ultrasounds, and just incredible to feel the baby kick, flutter, and move.
Good luck and enjoy it!

Answer 4

Having a baby isn't a bad idea just make sure you are Finacially Stable.Having a baby is a big step in life i know i have three and it's a lot of work and i'm not married i'm doing it myself with the Lord's help.You have to have Patience,and Time it's like a 9to5 job.You will have morning sickness,hot a lot,mad,feel like you want to be alone sometime's not wanting to be bothered.A lot of thing's you used to do will have to be cut short,you're gonna really have to take extra care of yourself and be extra careful.Trust me God is not gonna let you have a child and not bring to your attention the thing's you have to do,as for as guiding you every step of the way giving you the strength,knowledge,patience,and love so that you can take the best care of your child.All i can say that baby's are a blessing to have and i thank God for giving me the chance to have children.

Answer 5

There are lots of things that a woman goes through when they are pregnant.
1. vomiting
2. tired all the time
3. heart-burn
4. your feet start to hurt
5. being big really puts a damper on things

But......through it all, you will receive the best gift ever. I have six children. Every pregnancy was different. As many things that you might go through when you are pregnant, you will never regret the fact that you have created another human being.

Answer 6

Blood tests and morning sickness, ultrasounds and morning sickness. Throwing up and morning sickness. Baby showers and morning sickness. People asking way too many personal questions and morning sickness.
Did I say morning sickness. I had it for 6 months. Ick. Kid was worth it though, at least most of the time.

Oh yes, stretch marks, leg cramps, maternity clothes.

Answer 7

the bad mood swings,swollen feet,headaches and no medicine to take, colds,flu maybe, backaches,stomache aches,over eating,body pains,discharge,
the good, baby showers,the joy of feeling your baby for the first time when he/she kicks,the joy of seeing your babies face when you have your first untral sound.picking out baby clothes, picking out the crib and furniture, picking the name of your baby, pickingyour babies godparents. planning the colors of the nusery.
so yes you are going to experience all those bad things for something good at the end. have fun and congrats mommy!!!