The surprising effects of pregnancy

Discover how pregnancy changes every organ in the body- from the heart, to the brain and kidneys- and what we still don’t know about it.
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Muscles and joints shift and jostle. The heart’s pounding rhythm speeds up. Blood roars through arteries and veins. Over the course of a pregnancy, every organ in the body changes. Initiated by a range of hormones, these changes begin as soon as a pregnancy begins. Explore what we know- and don’t know- about pregnancy's effects on the body and brain.
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[@pd6805]

Uterus : *prepares for the egg to be fertilized every damn month* Also uterus when the egg is finally fertized : INVADER !!!!!

[@LanieMae]

Lmao

[@EveofPyrite]

It wont let us be happy

[@Nour-yb3ji]

🤣

[@poppinhannah]

😂😂😂

[@jabulilem1474]

🤣

[@jeffrey3334]

Mother: *gets pregnant Hormones: IT'S PARTY TIME!

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

Those things are really annoying

[@TDIdialgagirl]

Hormones: Cowabunga it is

[@emilyconor8963]

AHAHAHAHAHAH

[@garnet6994]

😂

[@FFF-xz6wn]

Every month, all the time.

[@ChaiNinja]

As a first time dad. I can tell you from the outside point of view. It is amazing what moms have to go through before, during, and after. For all you new dads out there. All you can do is be supportive and listen to her. Be there for her. We will never understand but sometimes a simple huge can go a long way. To all the beautiful moms out there💪🏽 we love you!

[@sarahmajor457]

Thanks im Carying my first baby and learning all the exciting side effects!

[@anuraggautam8976]

@@sarahmajor457 all the best to u And ur child

[@sarahmajor457]

@@anuraggautam8976 thanks 😊

[@louissemarguerettenavales1253]

@@sarahmajor457 I'LL SEND MY REGARDS, GOOD LUCK o7

[@ianthaserieux5670]

Awww such a sweet thing to say and soooo true. It's not the easiest thing but so worth it.

[@shaymamohammadg3500]

This was like a cute adorable horror short film of a tiny human attacking a bigger human that will eventually forgive and love the tiny one.

[@onajideshou3345]

Awwww

[@toplobster1040]

Eventually?

[@imari_bgmo1330]

Awe

[@lazycraz6740]

@@toplobster1040 Results may vary

[@beemjean]

'forgive and love' is optional

[@BlondeQtie]

people be like „you are pregnant, not sick!“ meanwhile you: nausea, heartburn, diabetes, short of breath, constipation, loosened muscles, water in you feet, reflux, memory problems, brain fog, a child kicking your kidneys.... yeah sure...

[@gw3nd0l3n3]

Exactly!!!! I have just a few more days to go and I really wonder at all the nincompoops who have said this...

[@missbstuurman]

@Karry V And? What does choice have to do with it? You're still sick

[@shanikavernon6332]

I'd love for everyone who say this,see your comment #realtalk

[@ratedr9672]

Oh don’t get me started on the memory issues and recurring yeast infection😓😖

[@adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559]

Julia Mastouri Wait , diabetes !?!?!?!?

[@dijahhairston]

It’s the screaming uterus for me

[@__-vq2to]

lullaby wat part

[@mash3014]

lmao

[@simplebeansprout]

@@__-vq2to 0:38

[@arlenemayers7]

lullaby and the petrified fertilized egg...🤣🤣

[@eushandageorge2554]

Wanna be free from bondage? This is the beginning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inS2hn5_nc-YrNE

[@Kaitlynsfashion]

Currently pregnant right now! 6 weeks, any prayers for a healthy pregnancy would be so so appreciated :)

[@Neyobe]

HOWS YOUR PREGNANCY? Almost birth time? :P

[@jenpierce2385]

Prayers

[@devjananihealth9044]

Ganesh mantra

[@Acerrin]

Praying for the best!

[@Kaitlynsfashion]

@@Acerrin thank you! He’s a week old now! :)

[@nikkiking4044]

I wish someone would do a video on all of the symptoms of pregnancy that no one really talks about- like urinary incontinence and hot flashes- but also how the hardest part of being pregnant isn't really the physical aspects, but the mental and emotional toll that being pregnant takes. Its months of interrupted sleep and constantly monitoring your position so you're not laying on your back or stomach. Its depriving yourself of your favorite foods or drinks- whether because they're unsafe for baby or because food aversions mean you can't eat roasted vegetables anymore. Its drinking so much water that you get tired of the way water tastes. Its how carrying a basket of laundry upstairs is suddenly so much harder than it was a month before. Its the way your belly gets in the way when you're doing dishes. All of these things add up. Pregnancy is a huge disruption to any person's way of life. And its exhausting. I'm in week 33 of my second pregnancy....and im so tired of being pregnant. Thats the worst part.

[@stellamoore2788]

yep

[@alisalaska1786]

For these reasons, I feel good about getting pregnant because I have a chronic illness and have had to learn how to cope with not feeling well constantly. It’s the ongoing agony over time that wears you down physically and mentally. Thank god the doctors say I should actually feel better while pregnant. I can’t wait!

[@ZovaBe]

Yes. Not enough people talk about how traumatic pregnancy can be for some. Especially those with hyperemesis gravidarum.

[@indigo7]

I feel this!!!!! I'm 30 weeks pregnant and really appreciate this post.

[@amystaahs2118]

Yes! And apparently you have postpartum hair loss after?? I am only 17 weeks with my first so I still have some of the things on your list to look forward to... lol. But having to change my sleeping position that I have grown accustomed to for the past 30+ years to become a side sleeper has been really hard. I also feel like it's hard to go out to dinner because I have to consider all the things I cannot have and also how things were cooked for meats that it's a bit exhausting and makes me just want to stay home and cook my own meal because I know everything in it and such. I am very thankful to be pregnant though since it took us a while but it can be stressful and emotionally & physically exhausting at times!

[@bymeena]

I cannot believe my mother finished her medical residency while being pregnant and raising my toddler sister single handedly in a new city while living alone. Women are just so powerful 💕

[@wherelovesat699]

Wow...Your mum did great, I'm already overwhelmed, raising my 2yr old and due to deliver 2nd baby in Feb.

[@bymeena]

@@wherelovesat699 I can only imagine how tired you must be feeling, I hope you have a good support system. My mum was pregnant w me when my sister was 4 years old. She was getting her postgraduate degree then. More power to you

[@khloebrown1687]

Your mother is amazing!! I thought I had it rough being a new homeowner working on renovations in my home, working 2 jobs, setting up my baby’s nursery all in the middle of a pandemic ohh and single of course father is no help at all

[@bymeena]

@@khloebrown1687 With the pandemic and everything going on, it must have been so hard! You're incredibly powerful and I'm so proud of you

[@lizzyberg1082]

Damn

[@pkingglazersout6665]

Shout-out to all the pregnant women who endure this all day while being pregnant

[@harishrajora6453]

yes but have you been kicked in the area which God only meant to be treated nicely!!

[@AviChetriArtwork]

Shout-out to all the cutie-beans in those enduring women. Ay.

[@noahsolomon706]

ADIB ADIB lol

[@harishrajora6453]

@@shrutis i was just quoting chandler from friends 🤕

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@adibadib1471 those are GENUIS

[@v1p3rlotus]

the entire process is amazing. *the bloodline still ends with me.*

[@Speakinghonestly]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lenzcliff6298]

Same.

[@Kensuke22]

Probably me to

[@maggie8376]

💀

[@mariemarilynbp9865]

Don't you have any siblings?

[@muntahashakeel5609]

Men should show a lot of respect to their wives and mothers who endure such terrible pain during pregnancy n childbirth

[@asamanyworlds3772]

Lolol sadly. Violence shelters our full

[@footballworld-by1gt]

who doesnt

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

@@footballworld-by1gt Many feminicides.

[@Ninjaananas]

@@itzelmontalvo6645 What is a femininicide? Sounds like a women repellant.

[@serenity-studios8217]

**those* men

[@mitaliyadav1270]

I felt breathless while the heart was doing pushups 😂😂

[@rds7696]

same

[@EHaoK1]

Wanna Chill who are you asking?

[@SopanKotbagi]

@@EHaoK1 He's asking Mitali Yadav probably because she's an Indian (from her name) and possibly keeping the huge overpopulation problem in India in mind.

[@mitaliyadav1270]

@Wanna Chill mad or what dude😂😂just because some Indians do it doesn't mean all do it and I'm 15😂😂😂

[@Tua_B]

Same I wonder why that happens

[@calebmurray4438]

Okay so maybe I don’t appreciate mothers quite enough...

[@paritoshjha28]

🙂

[@jellycube6364]

LOL

[@JohnCena8351]

I mean technically they did that for selfish reasons, so...

[@euneiros]

@@JohnCena8351 wait can you elaborate??

[@JohnCena8351]

@@euneiros i know a lot of people will deliberately misunderstand me here, but isn't it kind of egoistic to bring a child into this harsh world, when the child itself has no Chance to agree or disagree, just because YOU want a child?

[@TheofficalKagamineLen]

As a female, I am absolutely terrified of getting pregnant.. but my mom did it 11 times! And gave birth 7 of those times! It’s crazy how female bodies are so adaptive and strong.

[@ambianceoftherain]

I was always scared too and then I found out at 5 months I'm pregnant lol I got sooooo scared. One day my baby suddenly kicked when I just got out of shower. My heart literally jumped out of me! That was the first kick 💕 It took me a week to get my head around it because I had no symptoms for 5 months LOL none of my tests came positive either.

[@selaniesanchez29]

@@ambianceoftherain wow😲

[@selaniesanchez29]

You must've nearly peed yourself! The little guy (or girl) was just telling his mommy hello 🤣😉☺❤ How are they?

[@amalabukhroub3594]

Don’t be, pregnancy is a gift and everyone should try at least once

[@user-jb3lr5sf3p]

@@amalabukhroub3594 Never

[@HeyMishkaTV]

Being pregnant is a wild mix of magical and awful, sometimes at once. It's something I never could have comprehended before experiencing it.

[@a-sinnersavedbygrace415]

Loll

[@babythingsonly]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoiaiH2ehK9rm8U

[@freya2820]

I'm terrified 😅 I know in order to satisfy my husband and family that I will have to go through this at some point, and I'm so scared. I admire mothers so much.

[@mjroxmysox101]

​@freya2820 hey Freya, I want you to know you do not HAVE to ever get pregnant. If your husband makes you feel like you have to do that to satisfy him I hope you can at least show him a video like this to explain why it is scary. Really what I hope though is that you get away from any man that makes you feel like you HAVE to get pregnant.

[@kelseyleeann5482]

Wow that’s beautifully put. Are you a writer? You should be🩷

[@gregoryyika4874]

I'm loving this animation.

[@paritoshjha28]

Ted ed animations always the best

[@ceciliajatu3043]

exactly the same comment!

[@twistl.is.t817]

Same😂😂

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

It's pure heaven and it's more alive than this place

[@fugithegreat]

Me too!

[@lischlopy443]

Imagine going through this against your will.

[@mal4448]

@MIKAELLA ! It does :/

[@lay-2356]

@Sup2000 Simple as that i had a stroke reading this, pardon me

[@mallary1012]

@@lay-2356 lmao

[@justinseagull1906]

@Sup2000 Simple as that because it lacks some commas, making it harder to understand for some people

[@hii_im_trash7315]

it happens with a lot of girls/women..who are forced to marry and have kids at a young age. i feel so bad for those ladies❤️

[@Crunchycat0]

I was already in my 2nd trimester when I found out I was pregnant. I didn’t have any morning sickness or pregnancy symptoms. Once I left my doctor’s office, every single symptom hit me like a truck. It was insane! You feel tired and uncomfortable all the time but at the end, it’s all worth it.

[@tamclarke4803]

It's crazy how many times I've heard this! My sister found out she was pregnant at 5 months and didn't have symptoms until she found out lol

[@ambianceoftherain]

OMG same! I found out at 5 months! I thought I was just gaining weight LOL One day my baby suddenly kicked when I just got out of shower. My heart literally jumped out of me! That was the first kick 💕 None of my test results came positive though. Sadly, I've been bleeding too but as I'm visibly pregnant now people know, or else there are no other symptoms.

[@abigaildansoa933]

Wow. No symptoms!!!. Not even a missed period

[@tomorrow.]

I didn't know anything till 19 weeks bro 😂😂😂

[@barbarajoyjones]

I’m 21 weeks pregnant 🤰🏽 with twins and I’m definitely feeling short of breath doing normal things! Very informative video!

[@babythingsonly]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoiaiH2ehK9rm8U

[@BlueBobbin]

Congratulations mama, the Hand of the Lord has truly blessed you 🤍

[@chatonn4793]

my mom almost died delivering me and honestly, even before i learned this fact i was already terrified of pregnancy. I say respect all women, the ones who want children and are willing to go through this all, and childfree women who would rather contribute to society in other ways. both are admirable, just different.

[@sarahf.s.2961]

Amen. Needed to be said.

[@ananyaashah1850]

Amen

[@laurencuccaro]

Tokophopia is the word for this😋

[@angelinasurreal]

Ditto! It’s terrifying the idea of making it to that conscious point to want to change you life forever to start a family. (26 and finally made it to that point in my life)

[@elmiranadirova2737]

That must be your chois and your will. Don't pay attention on mommies und child-frees, just follow your heart and brain. PS: but being a mom is a wonderful feeling 😊

[@pawanbansode9886]

This is how we should be taught in schools. 😡

[@tin6962]

Society doesn't want us to learn these things

[@ivy3001]

No just search it up and do your research how is that hard

[@fatheridden]

@@ivy3001 still, some of us didn't pay our school for nothing.

[@ivy3001]

@@fatheridden I don’t care that’s just in America

[@fatheridden]

@@ivy3001 bold of you to assume i'm american.

[@jonathancineus6424]

I immediately called my Mom and thanked her for everything.

[@AfricancoolChic]

My asthma always gets so bad when I'm pregnant. I almost suffocated with my first child, had to be admitted into hospital, very scary experience. Took me 4.5 years to get the courage to agree to have a 2nd child. I'm blessed with 2 loving, kind and amazing kids.

[@isabellelai3756]

Such a strong momma! I'm afraid of it as well as I also have asthma, is there any tips you can give?

[@jlivb]

@@isabellelai3756 do breathing exercises while even under attack while pregnant. Use inhaler and ask doctor about it. I’m due in June but I’m slightly scared of what’s to come since I have hernia from smoking BEFORE I became pregnant. Babe pushes you against diaphragm/lungs. Worse case scenario is that you are just short of breath and feel woozy most the time, especially while standing and exercising.

[@isabellelai3756]

@@jlivb Thanks a lot for the tip! And I hope you have a smooth pregnancy for the remaining months with a healthy baby by June!!

[@sharktos3218]

If someone explained me pregnancy this way, I would have been terrified...and i am a man.... Sounds like a lot can go wrong and might even kill you....

[@fugithegreat]

And this is why childbirth and other pregnancy-related issues used to be one of the most common causes of death for women. Even today, maternal mortality is still a big problem in developing nations and marginalized groups. So much can go wrong, and without support they might not make it.

[@leahstone9938]

@NTX what?

[@albertbenny431]

Nah, there are many health benefits too. The first thing which comes to mind is that the baby's stem cells help repair the cells of the mother.

[@emmym9276]

Why do you think nearly all mothers died in the past( and even now in less developed places)

[@albertbenny431]

@@emmym9276 One major cause of death has been infection, after all sterilisation and germ theory was only discovered in the 19th century. Then there is lack of nutrition, the cold, good environment. It's usually the living conditions that kill mother and child.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ― James Baldwin

[@jonnnnniej]

This is scary accurate

[@cooleKinder]

Children don’t come into the world with malicious intent It’s the behaviors of their parents or peers that change them

[@circumcizednun1814]

@@cooleKinder fr, I think every child would grow to be a normal human if they are raised right. Though that might be incorrect if the child is born mentally ill.

[@reesey7988]

why are you in every ted video

[@baranxlr]

@@circumcizednun1814 Even mental illness can be overcome. Every person has the potential to be good or bad. Everything comes down to circumstance

[@jeroakiobuala9935]

Shout out to the boys who's learning.

[@victornnenji5099]

Hi, why don't you send a message to this great man who helped me get pregnant after five years in marriage🇦🇷

[@reelophobiaz]

I am here to watch his animation

[@victornnenji5099]

@@reelophobiaz WhatsApp him for help.

[@reelophobiaz]

@@victornnenji5099 yeah..

[@jessicawellstead9990]

Sometimes I feel so lonely during this pregnancy. But I think about what my body has done for itself, literally protecting my foetus. Makes me emotional for a whole different reason. Thank you God

[@maybe.yellow]

Mad respect for everybody who's carried a baby before. Even as a guy, I could _never_ imagine going through that. And to think that my mom did it 3 times!

[@emilia9756]

@@God-nz4yu The planet isn’t overpopulated, it’s being used incorrectly. But I do support those who don’t want to have children of their own since they won’t spread their defective genes.

[@hodoqasim8677]

My mother did it 9 times

[@mavis.lahar2001]

@@emilia9756 it's overpopulated....not in ny country though....the death rates are higher than birth rates lol

[@alluripranitha]

@@God-nz4yu i really respect people who show middle finger to the world enjoy or enjoy and settle down and just have 1 , like mad respect bro

[@nidhi6699]

@@emilia9756 It is definitely overpopulated! The Earth cannot handle these many people

[@priyanshudahiya8267]

Baby: *grows. Diaphragm: it's push ups time.

[@heartcomedy5]

Lol

[@SuperCrappyNinja]

I am starting to appreciate motherhood and pregnancy beyond my imagination since my wife is expecting our first child. This is my first hand experience. I cannot think of myself going through such changes in my body. My body does one thing unusual and I am panicking

[@YanetGonzalez]

I’m due this month sept 29 I pray every baby and momma is safe 😇🙏🏽CANT WAIT for my newborn son to meet the one we have now his big brother !! 💕🙏🏽♥️

[@clown2657]

Congratulations 💕🎀 btw did you have constipation while pregnant? If so, what did you use?

[@joanamayira]

25 week and 4 days pregnant with my lil girl 🙏❤ praying for all pregnant Mommy's out there for a safe delivery and healthy baby 🙏❤

[@engruls06]

I hope all goes well for you !

[@eklasurrahmanchowdhury9363]

Ď

[@meggie162]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SxaIZ9fNR2hKs

[@asmraya8434]

Hope uh and your baby are healthy and safe

[@sandraarita217]

Thank you!

[@LanieMae]

This video: **exists** The world: *birth rate drops to 0%*

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

lol

[@shineedreamcarat5118]

Lmaoo!

[@tin6962]

Nah I'm still having kids even after all the research I've done

[@xjjqueen1847]

@@tin6962 same. I'll gladly go through the suffering if it means i get to see my precious baby

[@xan4224]

@Ciel Phantomhive agreeeeee

[@elicanee8388]

I gave birth last year November, my little one is about to turn one soon & phew has it been a crazy journey. From a 32 hour long and complicated labor, then a surprisingly quick delivery, and spending every single day after that experiencing all the ups and downs of parenthood. I can honestly say, I feel so much more appreciative towards my mom and grandma, and all the parents out there (whether male or female). It’s not that I didn’t appreciate them before, but this video+my experiences just boosted the appreciation.

[@natashaberry6516]

I was diagnosed infertile at 19, told was never gonna have kids never had a regular period, pretty much checked off all the symptoms of PCOS BUT last 2 months we celebrated my daughters first birthday conceived naturally with herbs remedies

[@janinem789]

Congratulations!

[@illuminousone]

Congratulations! Which herbs if I may ask?

[@daughterofzion9017]

Congrats !! God bless !

[@blabafush7008]

Hope you're doing good, I'm glad for you!

[@oof5281]

Congrats that’s amazing

[@jomilynmusic]

Pregnancy is amazing it’s the miracle of life. I was pregnant and had experience all these symptoms for 7 months, then my baby passed away in my womb. I gave birth to her without epidural, it’s the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. Unfortunately, a lot women feel alone when they have stillbirth because people were there for them when they were pregnant but not after when they give birth to a sleeping baby, and that’s the time where they need the most support. A lot of people don’t want to talk about this because it makes others uncomfortable but that is part of the problem. People need to know about this because even if you set it aside and ignore it, it’ll happen to someone you know and they are suffering in silence. Ted Ed, I hope you make a video bout the subject to bring some kind of awareness.

[@elenibiebuyck6814]

I am so sorry you had to go through that.. lots of love! X

[@rejac2833]

You should make a series of videos regarding this topic. Maybe you'd help other women while healing.

[@oriannacort338]

digital hug

[@daniellestreete3410]

I’m sorry to hear this. I really hope you have got the support you needed. Keep talking and encouraging other women x

[@raisitanf217]

Virtual hug for you. ❤

[@katedundas6218]

My mom was pregnant with me while taking care of a six-year-old and a two-year-old and taking extra night shifts at her work, just to earn enough money to care for us all. All the while, staying off of caffeine, to make sure that I was healthy (as a fetus). I realize now, how underappreciated she is.

[@beyzaboz5477]

Nobody forced her to have 3 kids though. She made her choice to have kids, the least she can do is properly care for each.

[@self-proclaimednimwit2263]

@@beyzaboz5477 Yes, but her hardships of pregnancy shouldn't be downplayed, and her commitment to her childrens wellbeing should be recognised. OP was just being grateful.

[@whitneyyvonne977]

@@beyzaboz5477 I'm sure she didn't WANT to do it herself...who's to say the father didn't pass away or something? Damn, jumping to conclusions and whatnot...I kinda wanna try it. You must have come from a 2 parent household, silver spoon in mouth, having things handed to you..so you would never know what it is to work that damn hard. Was I close? 😁

[@cmkar8830]

@@beyzaboz5477 The same way your Mom wasn't forced to have you. But she did, so thankfully because of her sacrifice you have life.

[@manthenaramyasri1695]

@@beyzaboz5477 she was saying that she was thank full and her mother did legendary how many kids to have is their wish

[@PikaJess123]

Pregnancy is so hard. I think it's important that we don't pressure women into it.

[@newyorker2581]

Watching this as I nurse my almost 6mth old. I'm still amazed, impressed, and floored at what we accomplished! That 'we' includes my partner who was an absolute rock for all those 15hrs and our baby that also worked to come into this world. A true marvel!

[@varshapremarajan9837]

My mother carried twins(one is me) I just can't imagine how she managed everything... mothers are god given gift to all of us

[@ivy3001]

Mothers and fathers

[@varshapremarajan9837]

@@ivy3001 this video was about pregnancy n mother's body... that's all.

[@ivy3001]

@@varshapremarajan9837 your comment still can hurt peoples feelings people who don’t have mothers Both parents are a gift from God

[@varshapremarajan9837]

@@ivy3001 iam sorry I nvr thought this comment would hurt anybody. When I say mothers r a gift I don't mean fathers aren't.

[@sothbeachboy2195]

As a twin all I can say is modern technology makes it easier

[@sosensualandfree]

Just beautiful. Pregnant women reading this comment, well done bravo! We men don't appreciate you enough. You're doing something so incredible.

[@AngeliaMeow]

♥

[@kodiiii]

Thanks ❤ its nice to feel appreciated!

[@agbekeadedeji779]

Thank youu

[@Harshit-vu6ky]

Like it's incredible . But not.

[@mg725]

That is accurate, not a one of you remotely appreciates us nearly enough. If this world made any sense and wasn't run by hateful, sick, misogynistic men, women would be the empresses at the center of the universe.

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

As a future father… I respect women far more than I already did after watching this video I apologize to my fiancé daily

[@mg725]

good, keep it up. you can never apologize enough.

[@jarastar6499]

My mom almost died giving birth to her second child and had to have an early emergency surgery to save both of them. It scared her off from having any more kids, but thankfully she and my little sister are both fine today :)

[@brandontuggle3697]

I literally could NOT!😭😭 Shout out to all the women out there!

[@heartcomedy5]

You’re a man according to your male dominant name of Brandon, so of course you could not become pregnant.

[@astrum376]

@@heartcomedy5 they could be trans

[@nishanthk5306]

@@astrum376 wtf

[@nishanthk5306]

Simp xD

[@astrum376]

@@nishanthk5306 what? Lmao

[@ezersriah1539]

Honestly the thought of something growing inside me feels disturbing

[@nagato7169]

You're that something.

[@amphirrahox2393]

@@nagato7169 still disturbing to some people🤷‍♀️

[@nagato7169]

@@amphirrahox2393 irrelevant.

[@amphirrahox2393]

@@nagato7169 what is "irrelevant" exactyl?

[@nagato7169]

@@amphirrahox2393 your response to my comment.

[@srushtishetty16]

A special shoutout to folks at TED-Ed for the amazing animation style! It made the video so much more interesting and easy to understand ❤️

[@natalies.7]

I’m in my first trimester. It’s good to know all the bad things I’m feeling are normal and natural. I’m a working mom to be in the healthcare field and it’s so hard physically.

[@igbojohncane7756]

This makes me wanna go to my mother and hug her, for working through 9 painful months and 18 years to raise me up

[@billyguns6975]

You just made me cry

[@jesusismygodsavioursoldier7719]

That's so sweet. She would appreciate it. I'm pregnant now. It's hard work. I've also got heart disease that I was born with. I just pray this pregnancy goes fast. I feel so tired but I know it will be worth it.

[@jennawolf1187]

I hope your pregnancy is going well, and that you and your baby are safe. 🙏🏻

[@jesusismygodsavioursoldier7719]

@@jennawolf1187 Thank you for asking. By the grace of God; baby and I are doing well. God bless you.✝️😊

[@destinylynn9246]

I loved my pregnancies, i miss this Time so much, would do it again and again. Birth pain is terrible, but everything after that is wonderful.

[@alexi2369]

This animation is so cute. I can't :') My biology teacher needs to see it!

[@heartcomedy5]

Yeah

[@clvsidy]

Alexi ikr

[@rhyverie]

Can we please take a moment to appreciate the animation in the video??? It's so amazing

[@sabahatshafique]

This is by far my favourite animation ever. Loving it. I had a huge smile on my face the whole time. Kudos to the team!

[@saventra1038]

I’m never going through this. Adoption sounds good.

[@littledotdoodling]

same bro

[@saturnxx7109]

Does adopting children costs money?

[@paul2019.]

Yeah, but probably don’t adopt a baby. There are older kids who need a home

[@popefrancis8153]

As long as your not gonna kill them of you don’t want them their fin

[@autumnnal]

@@saturnxx7109 Yes, adopting a kid does cost money. I’m not sure how much though.

[@sumipun5856]

Morning sickness The most misleading name for a phenomenon Because it lasts all day Every day

[@DJUniMekaju]

I call it "all-day sickness". Nobody told me it lasted all day. I had to learn from experience. 😆

[@joselynwatson6244]

Literally weeks straight of just throwing up 😑 it was miserable 😖

[@lemonforever]

Exactly, I have more evening sickness,

[@bekimalaura8452]

Saliva all day

[@mehwishshahzadi9320]

same

[@Akylha]

I love that KZbin decided to suggest me to watch this video exactly 9 months after it was created. I absolutely love it, beautiful work as always!

[@girliusmaximus]

The section of the animation starting at 0:33 is easily the best part of the whole clip.

[@banditoff8691]

I guess this is the time to say: Thank you, all the moms out there!

[@suclox12yearsago56]

Thank you mom

[@lancestryker]

It's also a good time to thank God that humanity has been blessed with an effective birth system.

[@coolbeans3752]

I was born prematurely and my mother had to spend a week bedridden. I had a 5% chance to live and here I stand 19 years later, I love my family and doctor for never leaving my side during my incubation period.

[@nataliedoula6244]

Im sure your doctor was a godsend to you both but it is the midwives and nurses that took care of you and your mother, informed the doctors of any deteriorations and time than any other professional while graciously and deprived of sleep ensuring your wellbeing, health and bonding as a family unit. xx

[@sarahs.9678]

Praise God for your life!! Love this story.

[@maria-melek]

Me too. My mom went in a coma after though, the doctors said that she wasn’t going to make it and to disconnect her, she made it though, often visited me at the hospital. She had low blood pressure her whole pregnancy, I think that’s why I was born premature and through C-section . I’m a fraternal twin as well, sadly my sister died a few weeks after birth.

[@hinkle3634]

as my favorite doc told me, glad you weren't aborted lmao

[@Quilly-Sammy]

honestly, it's the same with my mom when I was a baby, so hi from another preemie. But seriously, mama had to be really strong for the impact. I'm glad we pulled through though. :3

[@sherwinjohnson2794]

This is one of cutest and most informative videos I’ve seen in a while! Well done 👍🏾

[@mapiszonek-5829]

I don't think my body or mind could handle something like this. Moms and pregnant women deserve so much respect

[@marineraccoon9643]

My mind cant handle this but I'm still pregnant :( (my IUD dislocated after I had it checked)

[@siberiaswan4060]

This is another huge reason why pregnancy and childbirth will always be a woman's choice to continue or not. Men, you really need to sit this one out.

[@fatisummer9106]

having a choice all by yourself means more responsibility and pressure not relieve, you won't get this until you face that kind of situation

[@amandacar5679]

@@fatisummer9106 nobody is debating that. it is about someone else making choice for you without you having any rights to protest. you will most likely end with suicide.

[@Harshit-vu6ky]

Read the demography of Japan

[@cerebelleum]

@Bela Rios there are men who force women to go through pregnancy and today so many people are "pro-life"

[@tanmayjaiswal5935]

Men definitely should not force their significant other to have children. I do believe that they reserve the right to move on and be with someone else who has a similar perspective on children and family. This is an issue best addressed by the couple before engagement/marriage or even earlier in the relationship.

[@spacebanana5000]

Why on earth did I watch this, when all it did was feed my phobia?!

[@your_choice2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDdaJaAa7iSpLs

[@taynahibanez9952]

My friend asked me the same thing when I went to her panicking XD Tge word you are looking probably is: CURIOSITY

[@btsbutter2405]

Watching these kinds of videos and reading facts about pregnancy just gives more reasons to not get pregnant lol. I don’t even wanna get married

[@s.knights6503]

Same and I AM PREGNANT 😫

[@spacebanana5000]

@@s.knights6503 Listen, you'll be fine. The statistics are on your side. I'm praying for you and all pregnant women, you should have it easy and healthy and happy. Don't watch this kind of stuff. Take care of yourself, and just make sure to surround yourself by the right people who will be supportive and won't shame you for any fears or concerns. G-d bless you.

[@celianunn2070]

This is honestly the most accurate, and easy to follow video on this topic I've seen. 👍🏻

[@PurpleBuggy19]

I really miss feeling my son inside. Best pregnancy ever! Now he’s 9 months I can’t believe my little baby is so big already. Congrats to new mothers and all mothers!

[@oliverjudson1834]

put him back in

[@riyasingh2729]

@@oliverjudson1834 😂😂

[@Malyari]

I've never wanted to have a kid. I want to live my life freely but hey, I admire those moms who carried a child in their wombs. Also to those who adopt and even to those who had miscarriage. Y'all are so strong, whatever the choice you made. ♡

[@Hyraladen]

So you're not a free being when you have kids? Or pregnant with one?

[@Malyari]

@@Hyraladen I did not meant it that way, what I meant was free from responsibilities of taking care of a child or yeah.😅

[@kathmandoozle]

@@Hyraladen you know what she meant. Kids tie you down

[@nisteven]

@@Hyraladen ever responsibility takes away freedom and the bigger the responsibility the more freedom it takes away and kids are one of the biggest responsibilities in the world.

[@utakatasama9155]

@@Malyari life itself is nothing but responsibilities, wake up and think deeply about what do you want from this life and what you can accomplish what's the meaning and the goul of your existence.

[@giox2y232]

I feel bad for all the mothers that must be so much pain

[@colep14]

U spel gud 😁

[@saralouazo8928]

It’s ok dear, do not ! It is pain but pain ending with life most of the time. But thank you for sympathizing ;-) I’m 34 weeks pregnant and I’m amazed my body does so many things without me being aware at all.

[@giox2y232]

colep14 thank you lol

[@giox2y232]

Sara Louazo that is good,good luck with the baby when it’s born 😁

[@deanna_abby]

Pregnancy and birth is very painful. But it's so worth it!

[@Hotchochero]

I was 17 when I had my baby. Very young but no regrets. He's 21 now and a fine young man. My pregnancy was very easy I didn't put on much weight and could walk around fine just the last 2 weeks I was overdue was uncomfortable. The birth wasn't great , emergency cesarean and in hospital a week. I'm now 39 and 5 weeks pregnant, I think it will be alot harder on my body but I'm ready.

[@jacada4891]

I think this one will be easier! 🥰

[@Hotchochero]

@@SR-zr2cc yes.

[@ShadesofSage]

The most accurate and information packed video I’ve seen so far on this subject 👏🏿! As a doula and momma of soon to be 4🤰🏿!

[@smallspace7]

As my professor in medical school used to say pregnancy is the closest physiological condition to a disease

[@tahsina.c]

*Being human

[@captianhydra1712]

@@tahsina.c *being a mammal

[@LittleFlowerluv]

Lovely. Likening one of the most natural and fulfilling things a human can do to that of a disease. Bet your professor was tons of fun at parties.

[@hopelltt]

@@LittleFlowerluv I bet you’re tons of fun at parties. Can’t even handle the truth lol “Most natural and fulfilling things a human can do” Says you.

[@LittleFlowerluv]

Peace Isn’t Harder Than War Don’t take my word for it. Most humans agree.

[@noinfo3517]

The most unexpected effect of pregnancy: baby

[@someonesgenericfish0]

Bruh

[@ioj8426]

Mad funny bro 😐

[@noinfo3517]

Ikr so funny

[@sanjidapriti7087]

What

[@bopitboo6189]

lol 😂

[@gernouillepoolsun7611]

Can we talk about how amazing the animation is ?? Beautiful work, really. 👏

[@karenpong8103]

Sitting here having breakfast, 19weeks pregnant with my first and super excited about it, I found this video to be both amazing and hilarious at the same time. Totally impressed by the hard work my body is putting into the process. All my symptoms make sense now, though I'm lucky not to have many so far, not even morning sickness. #blessed #womenarepriceless

[@EllawoodBlues]

Morning sickness is more like "Nauseated all the time for no reason" lol it's such a silly name for something that happens anytime!

[@QinahBahtIsrael]

I’m officially 4 weeks post partum , I wish I could find more videos that explain what my body is going through right now recovering from being pregnant for 9 months

[@BlondeQtie]

So true, it's a mystery!

[@careforashow]

Dude, “The Fourth Trimester” Kimberly Anne Johnson. It’s on Audible and it helped me through some shite

[@thevineandthebranch4858]

Yea that's right and it is more important too as we are going through this alone, in the sense there is no baby inside, it is just our body.

[@elmiranadirova2737]

@@careforashow like its name 👍

[@DJUniMekaju]

Seriously. I'm 4 weeks postpartum and would like to know when this carpal tunnel is going to go away. I don't get to enjoy holding my baby and picking her up cuz of it. :(

[@hereforit2]

If I wasn't childfree already, this video would have made me.

[@ranee5019]

Yes, me too. Scared the heck out of me lol. But I still don't mind educating myself.

[@lovefrequency1111]

Same

[@yelenasimp8838]

Now this is a M O O D

[@Beanssss_]

Fr

[@elmiranadirova2737]

😂

[@wildflower4380]

I just gave birth for the first time 7/17/2022. It really does change your entire perspective. It’s truly life changing experiencing what our bodies do to accommodate us as the mothers in order to create life. It’s beautiful.

[@Essexdoll]

God is great ❤

[@pl5304]

​@@Essexdollnature at least, you don't know if this person believes in a goddess or a god ;)

[@Essexdoll]

@@pl5304 that’s not how the truth works ;)

[@pl5304]

@@Essexdoll YOURS....not everyone is you.... Believing in stories that makes you intolerant, you won't understand it in your blindness but I Kno what I'm talking about. All religions have a part of intolerance, placing themselves above other religions and animals. Believing in ideas that are against proper thinking, healthy thinking of acceptance and tolerance of others. No believe me, not everyone is like you and your truth is your truth only....

[@pl5304]

@@Essexdoll and right now, reading what I wrote, you know deep down your thinking is above mine, because you believe instead of thinking, that is my truth :)

[@GirlImjusttryintolive]

this is such a great video. On top of being informative, it's also hilarious!

[@rayenbrahimi9034]

Im a girl, and im scared for life rn..

[@uroboros_8563]

Same. I don't want to be pregnant

[@gracewhitene3912]

?

[@Harshit-vu6ky]

Do medicine... Fear will fly away sister

[@Ray-fk7ly]

Lina u don't have to! I'm 20 and 23 weeks pregnant and its not that terrible. 🥴

[@Ray-fk7ly]

@Bela Rios in canada we graduate in 11th grade, I did a year and a half of college after that

[@DiegoTheRebel]

Heck, I'm not downplaying my wife's struggles anytime soon. Respect to her

[@olmakses5428]

Not surprising males have zero empathy

[@thatpoorsandersy32yearsago36]

@@olmakses5428 😕

[@onajideshou3345]

Hope your wife has a safe childbirth~ :D (assuming she's pregnant)

[@pussydestroyer69285]

@@olmakses5428 🙄 girl shut up

[@olmakses5428]

@@pussydestroyer69285 get a reality check

[@meggiewolfe7449]

This is a fantastic visial explination, thank you TED-Ed for your continued goal in education. I have refered to many of your videos for help and explanation on subjects.

[@Jadeinan]

This is so helpful to know! I’m due March 18/22 of 2022 and I get really nervous about my symptoms. Knowing what’s normal and not so normal is very helpful and calms me down.

[@alvernieceanderson7619]

My due date is March 16 of 22! I hope you have a safe delivery!

[@gabi6217]

All the best to you both! 🙏🏾

[@serenity-studios8217]

@@alvernieceanderson7619 so how's your kid?

[@ascherlafayette8572]

Baby: exists Immune system: don't worry body, well save you!

[@emilyconor8963]

we gotcha homie

[@natoriamakawa6520]

After watching this I just want to say: Thanks Mum as giving me a birth 🥺

[@deeadore]

I was pregnant at 14 years old 🙂🙂 lol went through the entire pregnancy & became a 15 year old mom 🙂🙂

[@oh_say_it_ditto]

wow! that's great! how's the baby?🙌

[@princesstraiger192]

Wow I can't even imagine stay strong

[@zawarudo100]

that's cool, being a teen mom is hard. Stay strong

[@deeadore]

@@betsy7864 I’m great lol

[@kritika9750]

Was it your choice?how did you family react?

[@gracembekeani9115]

I just love how well everything is explained,thank you

[@bubbles88sudss]

I’m pregnant with my first and it’s crazy knowing there’s a little person growing inside me who’s literally rearranging my entire body and life 😂. I’ve worked with kids for 15+ years and didn’t really want any for myself (working with kids is the best birth control), but I gotta say I’m really excited to meet my little dude.

[@sarahsaritta6546]

U hope you're doing well sweetheart 🥺💓💓💓

[@passionatecraftartist3744]

best wishes for you

[@martinahove9843]

Awww. Praying for you. Hope all is well😘

[@artstudio7679]

It's also my first time

[@fleurdelacour2405]

Sleep while you still can. SLEEP I'M TELLING YOU

[@jaenboston2683]

You have to admire scientists with their insatiable curiosity. That insatiable curiosity leads to this fabulous research that they can share with us the public.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

And also scare as away! It's rather not know all the gory details.

[@elbowsbuns1896]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 I'm sorry, but my morbid curiosity demands the details.

[@sustheshm2726]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 exactly,they are not appreciated enough

[@DevikaRajuAckles]

Such a beautifully illustrated and engaging video. I've subscribed immediately.

[@v.alerie]

i find it soo so soooo fascinting how not only our uterus but our whole body works so hard, makes me appreciate my body even more !!

[@CaitsFavoriteColors]

As a current preggers, I can really appreciate this! I've been through chemo several times and a lot of these symptoms are very similar. The human body is amazing and I feel blessed to continue my own life as well as bring in another 😊💕

[@LittleFlowerluv]

Congratulations on both accounts!! 💛

[@DJUniMekaju]

May the Lord bless you and your little one. 🙏

[@meggie162]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SxaIZ9fNR2hKs

[@meghan8020]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

TED-ED: The surprising effects of pregnancy MED-STUD: This surprising video just taught me what I could learn in a semester.

[@amineaboutalib]

check the osmosis video

[@cathytheotheralien1375]

I am proud of all the men watching this video. Thank you for being interested in learning and understanding.

[@garciatanairy7026]

I cried watching this because I’m so scared (first pregnancy) I all want for me and my baby is to be healthy and strong. I hope I’m doing everything right.

[@bitturuyal6850]

I'm ready to give some orphan children home and a mother 😂

[@ayeshaKhan77777]

same here

[@e889.]

Childbirth is not worth risking the life Adopt instead Those who are willing for pregnancy must be insane

[@elbowsbuns1896]

For real. There are waaay too many children in the foster care system/orphanages.

[@chinuamiller]

@@e889. you shouldn’t judge people let others adopt or have kids of there on

[@rawiii5578]

@@e889. insane? Lmao ok

[@petertegeling9642]

Seeing this makes me even more proud of my girlfriend who’s now 38 weeks pregnant and have gone through the whole thing almost without any complications. The only change in her has been her belly size and range of emotions. We’ll see in two weeks time how she changes after delicery :)

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

Aww! I wish her a safe n' healthy delivery 🤗. The best thing u can do is appreciate n value her , that's what gives her extra strength to endure hardships ! Once again, great wishes !! May this new phase of ur lives untangles into lovely moments !

[@vivienyeung8043]

This is so cute

[@ladyramen7655]

Have a safe delivery!

[@eleethtahgra7182]

Go through normal birth at 40 weeks. Well...its now. There should be a pill by doctor that would hasten the delivery (inserted from the V). C section is more complicated and take longer to recover than normal child birth.

[@popefrancis8153]

Aren’t you gonna get married

[@lalitajoshi3862]

These videos are so interesting and informative to watch!! ❤️❤️

[@sketch8787]

The descriptions and animations of the different hormones is brilliant.

[@jilly6765]

I'm 14. I've never wanted to get pregnant, it has always scared me. This video just confirmed that fear. But that doesn't mean I never want to be a mom. Most likely, I'll adopt or be a foster mom. That thought just fills me with so much joy ❤️❤️

[@drilonkennedy-gorne2049]

You're 14. You shouldn't need to worry about that and hopefully you never will (worry that is. Being a mom is up to you.)

[@alliecat322]

I always thought that too, but I'm 26 and we are expecting our first. It's the most incredible, exciting thing that's ever happened to my body and I'm already so in love with this tiny human we made 😍 enjoy being young, don't try to grow up too fast. Enjoy your youth. Children can wait.

[@asude1]

I'm 14 too and I'm also really scared of pregnancy and don't want kids but if I ever want them I'll most probably adopt too

[@pollypick2854]

Adoption or fostering is a very compassionate and selfless act! Nobody says we need to give birth ourselves to be a mother! if you have lots of love to give to the world, anyone can receive your love, animals or humans who need a home! ❤️ I’m 39 this year :)

[@your_choice2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDdaJaAa7iSpLs

[@mitaliyadav1270]

Her voice is like a goddess

[@lost_places_global9008]

So non-existential?

[@pkingglazersout6665]

Lost_Places _Global oof

[@reinatr4848]

@@lost_places_global9008 major oof

[@mitaliyadav1270]

@@reinatr4848 holy oof

[@GauravKumar-qr8pt]

True

[@atroskie5101]

These cartoons are gold! Its so funny and supports the voiceover so well😂

[@coffeetea8577]

To all the mommas, who have given birth, are pregnant, and the angel mommas, and to my mom, I have no words. Women are freaking warriors for enduring the complications, risks and discomforts of pregnancy and birth. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️. You are incredible!

[@LanieMae]

Foster mothers: 👁👄👁