Things Moms Don't Tell You During Pregnancy: Let's Talk About This (Pregnancy Symptoms)

Are you a mother who is about to have a baby? Then you probably feel how beautiful, new, and amazing this time is. At the same time, things that you never expected, a little strange, and maybe even scary can happen during this time. Today we are going to talk about things that our mothers didn't tell us, that aren't talked about much in books, but that many mothers experience.

Spider veins on the legs

Have you ever noticed tiny red, blue, or purple veins on your legs that look like spider webs when you're around the fourth month of pregnancy ? It can be a little scary to see them all at once. You might be thinking, "What's happening to my legs?"

But don't be afraid of this. These are called spider veins . This condition occurs due to the increased production of the hormone estrogen in our body during pregnancy. This is very common. The best thing is that about 75% of these veins disappear within a few months after the baby is born. Sometimes only a small spot may remain. If this happens, talk to your doctor who will advise you on possible treatments (for example, saline injections or laser treatment ).

Annoying stomach itching

Around the seventh month of pregnancy, the sides of the stomach start to itch unbearably. This is also something that happens to many mothers. There are two reasons. One is dry skin due to hormonal changes. The other is the stretching of the stomach skin as the baby grows.

Instead, the best thing you can do is apply a good moisturizer to your stomach after bathing and several times a day. This itching usually goes away in a few days. However, if you are scratching your entire body, not just your stomach, it could be a sign of a liver condition (` fatty liver '). So if you notice this, tell your doctor right away .

Bleeding from the gums and nose

Does the toothbrush turn pink when you brush your teeth? Does that mean your gums are bleeding? Or are there blood dripping from your nose? Hormonal changes from the early months of pregnancy increase blood flow to the blood vessels in your mouth and nose. This is why even the slightest thing can cause bleeding from your gums and nose.

This is normal, so don't stop brushing and flossing your teeth. Dental health is very important during this time. So keep your teeth clean as usual.

Changes in sexual desire

This is a topic that many people are hesitant to talk about. During pregnancy, especially in the second trimester (months 4-6), some women may experience a sudden increase in sexual desire. And some may experience a decrease in desire. Both of these are completely normal.

You may not think your body is beautiful, but it's not unusual to feel more desire. Don't worry that having sex will harm the baby. Unless your doctor says no for a specific reason (such as bleeding), there's no need to be afraid of this. Allow yourself to feel your feelings, it's a natural part of this time.

Strange dreams and frightening thoughts

This is also something that makes many mothers feel mentally uncomfortable. During pregnancy and even after having a baby, you can have very vivid, sometimes disturbing, and frightening dreams.

Imagine a dream like this. "I'm bathing my baby, and suddenly I take a towel and cover my baby's face and suffocate him." How scary would it be to wake up from a dream like this? But the most important thing you need to know is that you would never actually do something like that, and that having dreams like this is normal.

It's also normal to have thoughts like, "Will I be a good mother?" and "Am I really ready for this?" Don't be ashamed of these things or feel alone. These are things that many mothers experience but don't talk about. Talk to your doctor about this. You will feel a lot of relief.

Don't be afraid to talk about all this with the doctor!

Everything we've talked about in this article is normal and common. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't tell your doctor about it. Any little thing you feel, no matter how normal you think it is, tell your doctor when you go to the clinic.

Because sometimes, what seems like a normal symptom can be a sign of a more serious condition. For example, while an itchy stomach is normal, as we mentioned, excessive scratching can be a sign of a liver problem.