Becoming pregnant can feel a little alien—but also incredibly exciting. Your body is doing some absolutely wild and wonderful things to grow and support new life. Want to know just how amazing it really is?

Here are 10 fun facts about pregnancy that celebrate the magic happening inside you:

1. Your heart gets bigger—literally.
   To support the increased blood flow (up to 50% more!), your heart actually enlarges during pregnancy. This change helps your body pump more efficiently to care for both you and your baby. All organic. All instinctual. Amazing, right?

2. Your sense of smell becomes superhero strong.
   Many pregnant people report a heightened sense of smell, especially early on. It’s your body’s way of protecting you—steering you away from things that could be harmful.

3. You grow a whole new organ.
   The placenta develops during pregnancy to nourish and protect your baby. It’s temporary but essential—kind of like a life support system you grow from scratch.

4. Your feet might grow—and not shrink back.
   Thanks to the hormone relaxin, your joints (including those in your feet) loosen up. This can flatten your arch and bump your shoe size up a notch—sometimes permanently!

5. Your baby can taste what you eat.
   Around 13–15 weeks, babies begin tasting amniotic fluid, which takes on the flavors of your diet. They’re getting an early preview of family dinners!

6. That “pregnancy glow” is the real deal.
   Increased blood volume and hormones boost oil production, which can give you that fresh, radiant glow. Not just good lighting—you’re glowing from the inside out.

7. Your body may start producing milk before birth.
   Some people notice colostrum (the first form of milk) leaking in the second or third trimester. It’s your body’s way of prepping for baby’s arrival.

8. Pregnancy brain? Yep, that’s real too.
   Forget where you put your keys? You’re not alone. Hormones, lack of sleep, and growing a human can affect memory and focus. Be gentle with yourself—you’re doing a lot.

9. You’re stronger than you think.
   During labor, your uterus generates about 60 pounds of force per contraction. That’s some serious power. Your body was made for this strength.

10. Pregnancy changes you—in powerful ways.
    Beyond the physical, pregnancy can create lasting shifts in emotional resilience, empathy, and intuition. You’re not just growing a baby—you’re evolving too.

Whether you’re expecting, trying, or just curious, pregnancy is full of awe-inspiring changes. If you or someone you love is looking for personalized, whole-person prenatal care, your True Harmony family is here to support every step of the way.

Let’s keep celebrating just how incredible your body truly is—one fun fact at a time! 💫