About half of the population will never become pregnant in their lifetime, and that is mostly because they are males. Pregnancy still plays an important part in the human race, as without it we could not continue the species. As a whole, though, the act of being pregnant is a very weird biological function, and most people probably don’t know anything about it, besides the simple fact that a baby will pop out in nine months. However, scientists have slowly been gathering data to rectify this situation. Here are 5 insane facts to prepare yourself for being pregnant.
5. Toilet Seats
5. Toilet Seats
According to some pregnant women, porcelain toilet seats have a tendency to turn purple after they have been sitting on them while pregnant. Scientists believe this comes from pH levels within the expectant mother.
4. Meconium
4. Meconium
The first bowel movement a baby ever performs is known as Meconium. Doctors test this stool sample in order to test whether or not the mother was on drugs during the pregnancy. It is sometimes used to determine if the mother can keep the child or not.
3. Female Kangaroos
3. Female Kangaroos
If you thought spending nine months pregnant was bad, a female kangaroo is actually always pregnant. Should there be a drought or famine within their region, the female will pause their pregnancies until conditions have improved.
2. Tumorous Growth
2. Tumorous Growth
Some women still refuse to accept the fact that they have become pregnant. Instead, these women choose to believe they have a tumor growing inside of their stomachs. They tend to hide their pregnancy, which is dangerous for the fetus inside.
1. Denial
1. Denial
The previously mentioned bouts of denial can be a lot stronger than most people ever imagine. Around 1 in every 2,500 women deny they are even pregnant. Some even choose to believe it is still a tumor as they are delivering in the hospital room.
