Pregnancy is an amazing time filled with mystery and transformation. It's a period when a new life begins to take shape inside your belly and your little baby is created. Here are 10 amazing facts about pregnancy that shed light on some of the most incredible aspects of this life-changing journey.
1. The Unique Connection
During pregnancy, your body develops a special connection with your baby. This happens through the placenta, which acts as a vital link between mother and baby. The placenta allows the exchange of oxygen and nutrients and removes bad waste products from the baby's blood.
2. Rapid Development
During the first eight weeks of pregnancy, your baby undergoes an incredible transformation. From being a single fertilized cell, it develops a nascent brain, heart, eyes, and tiny limbs.
3. The Mother's Heart Works Overtime
Your heart works extra hard during pregnancy. It pumps blood not only to your body, but also to the baby in the womb. This means that the heart increases its pumping capacity by about 30-50% to meet both your needs.
4. The "Pregnancy Glow" Is Real
Increased blood flow and hormonal changes can lead to a healthy glow to the skin during pregnancy. This is what we usually call the "pregnancy glow" and gives you that unique look during pregnancy.
5. The Baby Can Hear Your Voice
Although their ears are still developing, your baby slowly begins to pick up sounds from the outside world as early as the second trimester. This includes your heartbeat, your voice, and even the sounds of what you eat.
6. Baby's Dreams
Studies suggest that babies dream in the womb. These dreams are likely simple and may consist of repetitive movements and sensations. But who knows what your baby is dreaming about while lying down?
7. Hair on Baby's Skin
Babies develop a fine, downy coat of hair known as lanugo on their skin. This hair acts as insulation and protection, but it usually falls out before birth. However, some babies are born with lanugo hair on their face, head, shoulders and back!
8. Sense of taste
Babies can taste some of the foods you eat through the amniotic fluid. This can influence their later taste and food preferences. So think about what you eat during pregnancy.
9. Language Learning Starts Early
Babies start learning about language in the womb by listening to your voice and the sounds around you. In fact, new research suggests that your baby can recognize their native language even before they're born!
10. Rapid heartbeat
Your baby's heart beats faster than yours. While an adult's normal resting heart rate is around 60-100 beats per minute, your baby's heart can beat at a rate of 110-160 beats per minute using ultrasound. This is also why you may hear the characteristic galloping horse sound during an ultrasound scan.
Pregnancy is a time of transformation, where a woman experiences countless changes in her body and in her life. It is a time filled with anticipation and joy, a time when a new life takes shape in the mother's womb in just a few months.
Carrying a little miracle inside you is a feeling of pure magic. From the first tiny kicks to the gentle sensations of baby's movements, pregnancy is filled with moments of connection with the little life growing inside you. It's a time when you, as a parent-to-be, imagine the many adventures that await you in parenthood.
At Tuttelu, we understand how wonderful and challenging pregnancy can be. That's why we've created a universe full of valuable information and resources for expectant and current parents.
Our blog posts cover everything from pregnancy health tips to nursery ideas. No matter where you are in your parenting journey, you'll find valuable knowledge and support in our posts.
But Tuttelu offers more than just advice and guidance. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality baby care products to families with children all over Denmark. From organic cloth diapers to eco-friendly wet wipes and baby accessories, our products are designed to make parenting easier and more sustainable. We believe in giving children the best possible start in life and helping parents feel safe and confident.
So, whether you are in the middle of your pregnancy or you have already welcomed your little wonder into the world, we welcome you to the Tuttelu universe.