Pregnancy is often celebrated for its joys—feeling those little kicks, watching your belly grow, and indulging in cravings without guilt. But let’s not forget the less glamorous aspects: heartburn, odd bodily changes, stretch marks, and gas that could clear a room. One mother brings these uncomfortable realities to light in an entertaining video that humorously illustrates the not-so-pleasant sides of pregnancy.
Actress and writer Mia Patterson, a mother of three from the UK, recently took to social media to candidly discuss the not-so-fun realities of carrying a child. Even though she isn’t currently expecting, her insights resonate with many who have experienced the journey of pregnancy. She opens her video by questioning why pregnancy isn’t classified as a form of illness. “People say pregnancy isn’t a disease, but let’s take a look at the symptoms,” she remarks.
Patterson lists the delightful experiences that many mothers know too well: “constant nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids, heartburn, heightened sensitivity to smells, forgetfulness, mood swings, dizziness, excessive gas, and bizarre cravings…” Not to mention the frustration of strangers touching your belly without consent, or wanting to strangle your partner for seemingly no reason at all—“he’s just so irritating,” she adds. It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply with many.
She continues to delve into some of the more surprising symptoms, such as the darkening of nipples, which caught her off guard during her first pregnancy. “I could have used a heads up on that one,” she quips. Patterson also talks about the overwhelming fatigue that comes with pregnancy, compounded by the pressure to juggle work and family life while dealing with well-meaning but clueless comments about why she looks so tired. “Maybe it’s because I’m creating a human!” she exclaims.
In a perfect mic-drop moment, she concludes, “If you were to Google all these symptoms, it would send an ambulance your way.” But she doesn’t leave her audience hanging; she proposes a brilliant solution. “Why hasn’t anyone created a pregnancy spa?” she wonders. “I think it’s totally reasonable for a woman to check into a spa the moment she realizes she’s pregnant and stay there until the baby arrives.”
Mia explains to Home Insemination Kit that her motivation for making this video stems from her own challenging experiences during pregnancy, including severe morning sickness, heartburn, and pre-eclampsia with her twins. “The idea that pregnancy is ‘natural’ and therefore easy is so frustrating,” she admits. Ultimately, her love for spas and the idea of being pampered for nine months is what inspired her to share her thoughts.
In summary, Mia Patterson’s video is a humorous yet honest take on the trials of pregnancy, reminding us that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. And if there were indeed a pregnancy spa, who wouldn’t want to sign up? For more information on pregnancy, check out this excellent resource on Healthline. If you’re curious about self insemination, you can also find valuable insights at Make A Mom and explore Intracervical Insemination for more guidance.