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9 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Pregnancy

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By Jacob Maslow – Branded Content

It’s no surprise that pregnancy changes the human body. As a woman carries a child, her body goes through many changes to ensure she and the baby can endure the next nine months safely. In addition to shifting her organs to accommodate the baby, there are many other subtle changes that aren’t immediately apparent.

Here are nine surprising facts about pregnancy and some reasons why the human body changes so much during pregnancy.

1. Hot Flashes

Pregnant women often experience hot flashes during the third trimester, but they can be experienced at any phase of pregnancy.