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The episode begins with hosts Tori and Luke welcoming special guest Rebecca Hansen to discuss the science behind pregnancy and its effects on the body. They cover topics like the duration of pregnancy, the process of fertilization and implantation, signs and symptoms, methods of testing for pregnancy, and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.
Rebecca, being pregnant herself, shares her firsthand experiences, including dealing with morning sickness, tooth infections, and fetal movements. The discussion delves into the various hormonal changes, increased blood volume, and shifts in organ positions that happen during pregnancy. Tori also highlights some unusual methods of pregnancy testing, such as using certain animal species.
The conversation touches on the potential risks and concerns during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical advice. Tori and Luke acknowledge the incredible nature of the entire process, expressing amazement at how the human body can grow and sustain a new life. The episode concludes with a quiz related to pregnancy facts.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Pregnancy is a remarkable and complex process that involves significant physiological changes in the body.
- Morning sickness, a common symptom of pregnancy, is caused by hormonal changes and exposure to specific proteins produced by the fetus.
- The duration of pregnancy is typically around 40 weeks or 266 days from conception to birth.
- Ultrasound technology allows for detailed monitoring of fetal development and heartbeat during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy can cause changes in various organs, including the lungs, heart, and digestive system, to accommodate the growing fetus.
- Seeking medical advice and getting regular check-ups is crucial during pregnancy to monitor the health of both the mother and the fetus.
- Even with advanced medical knowledge, the process of pregnancy still holds a sense of awe and wonder.
- Pregnancy involves a range of hormonal changes that can impact various aspects of the body, including teeth and gums.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Growing a human in your belly.“ by Rebecca Hansen
- “I feel used.“ by Rebecca Hansen
- “Like, you can put it scientifically and rationally and explain how it all works, but, like, it was funny, we went for kind of an early scan with, like, a specialist, and even she was, you know, she's been doing this for years. And, you know, I was kind of ogling at how amazing she was at just going, this is, this, this is, this is. I'm like, how are you telling this? This is incredible. And she was just like, yeah, I do this all day, every day, and I still can't believe that we grow humans.“ by Rebecca Hansen
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Sci Guys
The Sci Guys
3/18/24
Luke is having a baby - surprise! So this week we're joined by the lovely Rebecca Hanssen to chat about pregnancy & the absolutely insane effects it has on the body...
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References & Further Reading
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559304/#:~:text=Pregnancy%20is%20a%20state%20of,to%20sustain%20the%20growing%20fetus.
https://www.britannica.com/science/pregnancy/Anatomic-and-physiologic-changes-in-other-organs-and-tissues
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928162/
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/12/1159753316/pregnancy-start-conception
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/pregnancy-sickness-cause
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/vomiting-and-morning-sickness/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html#:~:text=Why%20folic%20acid%20is%20important,and%20spine%20(spina%20bifida).
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/bleeding-gums/