Pregnancy Symptoms
This is a common pregnancy side effect which usually happens in the morning.
Nausea/vomiting
In colonial America, this group of people typically assisted women during childbirth, relying on practical experience rather than formal medical training.
midwives
This pachyderm's baby, weighing up to 260 pounds at birth, is the largest land animal newborn
Elephant
This phenomenon causes expectant fathers to experience pregnancy-like symptoms, including weight gain, mood swings, and even simulated labor pains
sympathetic pregnancy (Also known as Couvade syndrome)
This 1998 Britney Spears hit single features the memorable lyric that became her signature pop anthem.
Hit me baby one more time
A common pregnancy symptom caused by increased blood volume that typically affects feet, ankles, and fingers.
Swelling
In ancient Egypt, women would often use this natural substance, derived from the papyrus plant, as a form of contraceptive and to ease childbirth.
honey
At birth, this long-necked animal's calf can already stand 6 feet tall and run within hours
Giraffe
According to legend, craving this type of food during pregnancy indicates you're having a boy.
salty or savory foods
This sultry holiday song title, first recorded by Eartha Kitt in 1953, features a seductive plea to St. Nick for lavish gifts.
Santa Baby
This emotional symptom, characterized by frequent and sometimes uncontrollable emotional outbursts, is common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes
Weeping
This British monarch famously requested chloroform during childbirth, helping popularize the use of anesthesia in labor.
Queen Victoria
This term for baby rabbits shares its name with feline offspring
Kittens
This common pregnancy symptom is said to predict a baby girl with a full head of hair.
heartburn
Uttered by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the iconic 1991 sci-fi action film, this catchphrase became one of the most memorable movie lines of the decade.
Hasta La Vista, Baby
This hormonal-induced sensory change officially called "hyperosmia" can make pregnant women suddenly repulsed by previously enjoyed foods and fragrances
Heighten sense of smell
In Tudor England, this weeks-long practice involved shuttering pregnant noblewomen in a dark room before and after birth to mimic the womb's environment
lying in
This marine mammal's calf experiences rapid growth, gaining up to 10 pounds an hour during its first year of life.
Blue Whale
According to folklore, if you're carrying "high," this is the predicted gender of your baby.
Girl
from a 1955 Disney animated classic, a curious female dog repeatedly asks her companions this line about a mysterious new family member, singing a contemplative song about her uncertainty.
What is a baby?
This unusual chromatic change to bathroom fixtures, caused by a rare hormonal condition, can signal increased estrogen levels and potential pregnancy in some women
Blue toilet seat
In ancient Rome, pregnant women were often advised to avoid this type of food, as it was thought to cause birth defects or harm the fetus.
raw vegetables or certain fruits
This marsupial's joey is born extremely underdeveloped and immediately crawls into its mother's pouch, where it will consume a specialized digestive substance called 'pap' before transitioning to eucalyptus leaves.
Koala
This prenatal phenomenon, rooted in folklore, suggests that a mother's intense experiences or fears during pregnancy can manifest as physical characteristics on her newborn.
"marking" a baby
This humorous line from the 2000 film adaptation of a Dr. Seuss classic is delivered by a Who parent, highlighting the quirky nature of a Who's birth.
Hey honey our baby is here! He looks like your boss