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17 Things Pregnant Women Do That Blow You Away

Pregnant applause.

1. They watch their baby's feet poke out of their belly and don't need lifelong therapy afterward.

2. They practically become doctors.

3. They somehow deal with yahoos who try to touch their belly.

4. They put up with the ridiculous things their loved ones say too.

5. They make eating well — and cutting out alcohol — an immediate priority.

6. When they do binge, though, it is epic.

7. Speaking of food, pregnant women have an amazing power to procure any kind of food at any hour.

8. Their ability to "puke and rally" reaches expert level.

9. Their dedication to finding the right baby name is comparable to Liam Neeson's dedication to getting his daughter back in Taken.

10. When pressed, they give off a "do not fuck with me" vibe unlike anyone else.

11. They soldier through all kinds of horrors at the obstetrician.

12. They somehow make it through that "is it gas or labor?" period.

13. They do all of this for nine months...NINE MONTHS!

14. They literally push a baby out of their body.

15. Women who get C-sections are warriors too.

16. Impressively, they maintain their sense of humor through it all.

17. Lastly, they welcome into the world a human being that they grew inside of them.

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