There are a lot of things you know about pregnancy, Labour, motherhood and everything in between. All of these can be lifesavers simply because we all go through these at some point in time. However, once I delivered my child, I did realise there were a lot of hidden gems (if I may say so) no one warned me about. So, being a giver, I thought it would only be fair to bring these to your attention. You are welcome!

1.  You won’t know where the baby is coming from

Yes, this is true! Of course, books, friends and google might have prepped you up about all of this, but trust me, you will have your doubts when you are finally in labour. Firstly, you will have no idea where the pain radiates from and eventually you will feel like you might be on the world record to deliver through your anus. After all, these holes are all next door neighbours, aren’t they?

2.  Your post-birth vagina can be shocking!

Swelling, discolouration and of course 4 times its original tiny-tweeny size is all you must expect soon after you push out your little human. Your Vagina will look nothing like it was at least for a good 3 months after you deliver. So, sex might be a forgotten act! And if you thought a c-section might help you escape this situation, you are completely wrong. Things might just be worse than you think! So, there’s no escaping, unless you choose not to have a baby at all!

3.  Nipples are circular sprinklers

Please tell me I am not the only mom who thought milk would come out neat and nicely, like out of a single hole from the nipple. Well, unlike what I thought, the milk came out like a hot spring, and it definitely was a battle to keep things in place.

4.  Vaginas age

You read that right! Not just your skin or hair, but even your Lady Parts age with time. And you will definitely know what we are talking about once you have kids. Ever heard of the saying loose lips sink ships? Get a group of moms over 40 and you could possibly sink a Titanic!

5.  Your 6-week postpartum checkup

Thought you were done showing off your dear lady parts to your doc? Wait for that postpartum check up! And no, you are not allowed to skip this one. Your doctor is sure to ask you to come back for a checkup after 6 weeks to check how well you are healing. So, what happens here? Your doctor checks your vagina and cervix internally for proper healing, perform a Pap smear if you’re due and also advice you on contraceptive measures. Well, welcome to motherhood, labour and all of that!

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