"Surprising Pregnancy Side Effects: 30 Women Reveal Unexpected Changes"

Women on the 'Ask Women' subreddit shared lesser-known side effects of pregnancy that surprised them. These included lightning crotch, changes in food preferences, shortness of breath, shivering uncontrollably after birth, lowered immune system, increased shoe size, milk fissures, and heightened sense of smell. The thread was started by a 22-year-old redditor who wanted to learn about other women's experiences with pregnancy. While some side effects were common, others were more personal. The OP hopes that these body-altering side effects are given more awareness and support, as they can be mentally and emotionally challenging for expectant mothers.