11. Her Enhanced Sense of Smell
Being pregnant means you’re a superhero because you are growing a baby inside of you. It also means you’re a superhero because you develop some Spidey senses. How cool, right?
Most women experience an enhanced sense of smell while pregnant, but there are various theories as to why this happens. One theory has to do with a pregnant woman’s blood. Because she has more blood in her body, things moving from her blood to her brain will reach her brain faster. This is one explanation for that heightened sense of smell, as it hits her brain faster. There is also a theory more grounded in evolution. This theory suggests that the enhanced smell is a form of protection that keeps her and her baby from inhaling anything harmful.
While food smells can make a pregnant woman react very strongly, that’s not the only thing her enhanced sense of smell will pick up. A woman can be extra attracted to her partner’s scent while she’s pregnant. This could be a primary instinct, as the idea that he’ll protect you and your child is kicking in. That’s kind of romantic if you think about it.
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