The miracle of pregnancy has some seriously strange symptoms…
1. Bigger feet: Feet can grow up to a full shoe size as ligaments stretch, and might stay that way after baby is born.
2. Blue toilet seat: Some pregnant women say their toilet seats actually turn blue or purple over time! There's no official explanation for this one… but if your seat gets colorful, you're not alone.
3. Pregnancy brain: Brain cell volume can decrease, causing women to suddenly feel forgetful.
4. Shampoo-commercial hair: Hormones prevent hair from falling out, making for a fuller, thicker head of hair.
5. Clutziness: Water retention and loosened joints make many women feel clumsier than normal.
6. Sensitive nose: A boost of estrogen can heighten your sense of smell. Scientists think this can trigger morning sickness in some women.
7. Metal mouth: Thanks to elevated estrogen levels, some women wind up with a metallic taste in their mouths.
8. Gassiness: The hormones progesterone and relaxin relax the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy. Short version: You'll pass more gas. (Sorry.)
9. Eye twitches: Possibly due to stress or fatigue, some women report having twitchy eyes during pregnancy.
What's the weirdest pregnancy symptom you've experienced?
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