Pregnancy is a quiet revolution inside the body—a slow, magnificent transformation that shifts every system, every rhythm, every beat of your heart to support the life growing within you. For many expectant moms, these changes come wrapped in wonder… and questions.
“How much weight should I gain?”“Is this swelling normal?”“Why do I feel so tired, even when I sleep?”The truth is, your body is talking to you all the time.
Learning to listen—to honor its signals with curiosity and care—is one of the greatest gifts you can give both yourself and your baby. Here are five areas of your physical health that deserve not just attention, but gentle awareness during this extraordinary season of life.
Your body is growing a whole new human—it’s expected to change. But weight gain in pregnancy isn’t about eating more; it’s about growing with intention.
Each pound your body adds serves a purpose: building the placenta, increasing your blood volume, cushioning your baby.
Still, not all weight gain is equal. Rapid spikes may point to fluid retention or gestational complications, while inadequate gain could signal nutritional gaps or issues with fetal growth.
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