8 Bizarre But Ultimately True About Pregnancy

You've probably heard a lot of uncomfortable details about pregnancy from your family and friends like the endless weight gain and swollen ankles. But what about the incredible facts about it? Luckily, you are here, reading this because this page will make you realize that it's really AMAZING to be pregnant. Here's why:

1. Your baby gets nutrients before you. This is one of the reasons why you need to eat healthy food and avoid unhealthy meals. During your pregnancy, your baby will get all the nutrients he or she needs before it passes to you. But this can leave you lacking; hence, it is very important to meet your monthly check-ups.

2. Your heart grows. Your heart organ actually enlarges while you are pregnant. It works double time to pump more blood for your growing baby.

3. Babies cry in the womb. Weird right? But it's actually true. Mothers just can't hear their babies crying inside because of all the fluid.

4. Your sense of smell will get stronger. Pregnant women have high levels of estrogen and human chronic gonadotropin (HCG), which could heighten their sense of smell.

5. Dads could experience pregnancy symptoms, too. The occurrence is called couvade syndrome. In fact, scientists have already documented this type of occurrence -- dads who experience symptoms along with their wives.

6. Your body develops a special organ called placenta. This organ passes oxygen and nutrients from your bloodstream to your baby. Likewise, it protects your baby from infection.

7. The old wives' tale is actually true. Women who suffer from heartburn during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with lots of hair.

8. Baby born with teeth is not as rare as you might think. Sounds scary, but it does happen. It is called natal tooth and for every 2000 babies, one is born with it.

Well, these facts might be weird, but these are still very inspiring things about pregnancy.