Pregnancy is often painted as a joyful journey, filled with baby kicks, a growing belly, and the perfect excuse to indulge in cravings. But let’s not forget the not-so-glamorous side: heartburn, peculiar nipple changes, stretch marks, and gas that could clear a room. One mom humorously highlights these harsh realities in a video that’s both relatable and eye-opening.
UK-based actress and writer, Sarah Bennett, took to Facebook to share her candid thoughts on the less-than-pleasant aspects of pregnancy. As a mother of three, she knows all too well what it’s like to nurture a tiny human inside your body and the myriad of challenges that come with it. Even though she’s not currently expecting, Sarah has plenty to say. She kicks off her funny tirade by questioning why pregnancy isn’t classified as some sort of illness. “People say pregnancy isn’t a sickness… let’s take a look at the symptoms,” she asserts.
She lists the lovely experiences most moms are familiar with: “all-day sickness, projectile vomiting, hemorrhoids, heartburn, sensitivity to smells, memory loss, mood swings, dizziness, excessive gas, and those crazy cravings…” And let’s not forget the urge to “attack anyone who touches your belly without asking” or the need to strangle your husband for no apparent reason other than, “he’s just annoying.” Preach, sister!
Sarah doesn’t shy away from discussing lesser-known symptoms, like how your nipples can become darker. A heads-up would have been nice during my first pregnancy when I stood naked in front of the mirror, utterly confused. She emphasizes just how exhausting pregnancy is and how you still have to juggle work, take care of other kids, and deal with the clueless folks who ask why you look so tired. “Maybe because I’m growing a human?” she quips.
She wraps up her rant with a perfect mic drop moment: “If you Google all these symptoms, Google will send you an ambulance!” But fear not, she proposes a brilliant solution: “I want the option to do absolutely nothing for nine months while I’m pregnant. Why hasn’t anyone created a pregnancy spa?” Please, take all my money if this idea comes to life.
Sarah explains to Home Insemination Kit that she’d been contemplating making this video for a while. “Both my pregnancies were tough: 28 weeks of morning sickness (!!!), heartburn, headaches, and even pre-eclampsia with my twins. The idea that pregnancy is ‘natural’ and therefore easy really annoys me.” Her true motivation, however, is priceless: “I adore spas, and any excuse to spend nine months being pampered sounds like a win!”
Nailed it! Now, can we please make this pregnancy spa a reality before any of us get pregnant again? For more about pregnancy and home insemination, check out this excellent resource from Healthline.
In summary, Sarah Bennett’s brutally honest video sheds light on the not-so-glamorous aspects of pregnancy while offering a humorous take on the experience. She highlights the physical and emotional challenges moms face and proposes a clever solution that many would love to see become a reality.