Don’t let anyone tell you that there’s not a million and one great things about being pregnant. Those special nine months are those you should cherish, though some you’d rather forget. This list of seven things that is great about being pregnant includes ideas like being treated nice by everyone and having an excuse to rest. No pregnant woman can deny the fact that these things are pretty awesome and only yours when there’s a baby on the way.

Key Takeaways:

• One upside of pregnancy hormones is that your hair gets thicker and your nails grow stronger faster.
• You may notice that strangers are kinder — growing a baby seems to bring out the impulse for people to help you carry heavy packages or give up a subway seat for you.
• Pregnancy is draining, but it gives you a real reason to rest. Don’t be afraid to listen to your body and enjoy taking downtime while you grow a baby.

“You don’t look pregnant yet, but you know there’s a little mass of cells growing inside you that is going to be a whole person.”

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