Odors in pregnancy
During the pregnancy we know that due to the action of hormones (mainly estrogen), expectant mothers become particularly sensitive to smells and tastes. And there is no shortage of surprises: often a dish that was very popular until before pregnancy now seems to have become disgusting. And even the most unexpected smells become unpleasant.
The first trimester is the worst time: especially if you suffer from nausea most of the smells will become a real stink
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- Fish
whether cooked or raw, fish becomes a real enemy! It doesn't matter if you were a lover of fish dishes before. Now just passing in front of a fish market will make you sick.
- Raw meat
The sight of a raw steak can certainly be disgusting, but its smell can also be very unwelcome
- eggs
even the smell of eggs, especially hard-boiled eggs, can be very annoying
- Coffee
in the first three months the coffee can become unbearable. Not only does it become impossible to drink a cup, but also just to smell it. After the first three months, things should get better and you could go back to enjoying your cup of espresso
- scents
stay away from perfumeries, that concentrate of mixed perfumes would annoy anyone, even those who are not expecting a child
- Sweat
your senses sharpen and since you are pregnant you have a superhero sense of smell. And so not only will you be bothered by the stench of sweat of those who have exhausted themselves for hours in the gym, but also of a normal person who has put on deodorant only two hours before.
- The poo of the child
you thought you got used to living with this stench of poop, after years of cleaning your firstborn's bottom and then keeping him company in the bathroom for at least twenty minutes. Instead now the stench of poo becomes really unbearable
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- Smoke
were you heavy smokers before pregnancy? Well if you don't know how to quit in nine months, just know that the smell of a lit cigarette will be really disgusting.
- Pets
it doesn't matter if it's your beloved family dog or cat or the elephant in the zoo. When a baby is expected, any animal is annoying
- Paints and chemicals
any detergent or paint or product of this type becomes unbearable
- Body odors
you can't suffer from body odors
- The smell of your vagina
between small leaks and hormonal changes your vagina has a very characteristic and not very pleasant smell
- The leather and the interior of the car
The smell of the car upholstery already annoys you, but if someone has also hidden one of those fragrant trees somewhere ...
- Gasoline
strange because you've always liked the smell of petrol, but not now!
