Unexpected Pregnancy Side Effects: Stories That Will Stay with You

A viral tweet sparked a conversation about the lack of education and societal glorification surrounding pregnancy, as many women shared their experiences of permanent harm and changes to their bodies during and after pregnancy. The discussion highlighted the need for better sexual health education and realistic representations of post-birth bodies in media. The political climate and lack of comprehensive education were also cited as factors contributing to the ignorance surrounding the cons of childbirth. The medical community was called upon to provide better education about common physical problems experienced post-pregnancy, while society was urged to shift its glorification of pregnancy at the expense of mothers.