36 Shocking Truths About Pregnancy You Didn’t Hear But NEED to Know

Pregnancy isn’t all sunshine and rainbows — and no one tells you the full story. If you’ve ever felt like the glowing images of pregnancy and childbirth in magazines and movies don’t quite match reality, you’re not alone. Recently, a viral BuzzFeed article titled “36 Extremely Important But Not Often Discussed Things They Should Really, REALLY Tell You About Pregnancy And Childbirth Before You Go Through With It” pulled back the curtain on many raw, eye-opening truths that most expectant moms wish they had known beforehand. From the agony of organ displacement after birth to the mental and emotional rollercoaster, the often-hidden aspects of pregnancy can be as challenging as they are beautiful. So, what should you really expect? And how can you prepare — especially if your journey starts at home?

The Untold Realities of Pregnancy and Childbirth

One common theme across many of the confessions in the BuzzFeed article is that pregnancy and childbirth are profoundly physical experiences that take a toll in unexpected ways. You might have heard about morning sickness or labor pains, but what about the feeling that your