Pregnancy is often celebrated for its joyful moments — those precious baby kicks, the growth of your belly, and the temporary license to indulge in cravings. However, it also comes with a slew of discomforts including heartburn, strange bodily changes, stretch marks, and gas that could clear a room. One mom captures these challenging realities in a candid and humorous video.
British actress and writer, Mia Carter, took to social media to share her brutally honest take on the not-so-glamorous aspects of pregnancy. As a mother of three, Mia brings a wealth of experience to the table, and though she isn’t pregnant at the moment, she knows firsthand the trials that come with carrying a child. She starts her comedic rant by questioning why pregnancy isn’t viewed as a medical condition. “Everyone says pregnancy isn’t an illness… let’s look at the symptoms,” she states.
Mia lists the joys that most moms can relate to—“all-day sickness, vomiting, hemorrhoids, heartburn, heightened sensitivity to smells, forgetfulness, mood swings, dizziness, and an endless supply of gas.” Not to mention the intense desire to protect your personal space, leading to thoughts of “wanting to strangle anyone who touches your belly without permission” and feeling irritated at your partner for no specific reason, simply because “he’s just too annoying.”
She also discusses the lesser-known changes, like the darkening of nipples, which can come as a surprise during pregnancy. “I could have used that heads-up while staring at the mirror during my third trimester,” she quips.
Mia highlights the exhaustion that accompanies pregnancy and the challenges of juggling work, caring for other children, and dealing with people who question your fatigue. “Maybe it’s because I’m growing a human,” she humorously retorts.
She concludes her video with a perfect mic drop moment: “If you searched all these symptoms online, Google would send you an ambulance.” But fear not, Mia offers a clever solution: “Why hasn’t anyone created a pregnancy spa? I’d love to have the option to relax for nine months.”
Mia believes that once a woman misses her period, she should have the opportunity to check into a pregnancy spa and stay there until the baby arrives. Sounds like a fantastic idea, right?
In an interview, Mia explained that she’s been contemplating this video for quite some time. “I faced tough pregnancies, including 28 weeks of morning sickness, heartburn, and pre-eclampsia with my twins. The misconception that pregnancy is ‘natural’ and therefore easy drives me crazy, so I had to share my experience.” Her true motivation? “I adore spas, and I think any excuse to get pampered for nine months is a win!”
Now, can we please make this pregnancy spa concept a reality before any of us embark on another pregnancy journey?
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Summary
Mia Carter’s hilarious and honest video reveals the often overlooked challenges of pregnancy while cleverly suggesting the need for a luxurious pregnancy spa. Her candid remarks resonate with many moms, shedding light on the less glamorous side of bringing new life into the world.