13 Hideous Things No One Tells You About Being Pregnant

3. You Can Bleed For Up To Six Weeks After Giving Birth

Blood, blood and even more blood. Whether you opt for a vaginal birth or caesarean section, you will bleed after birth. Your body gets rid of the lining of your uterus and can last from two to six weeks post-pregnancy. And that's not the worst part: as well as having to pee through an open wound, attempting the post-partum poop will become your own personal Vietnam.