I Just Found How How Much Energy It Takes To Actually Grow A Baby And I'm In Awe

We all know how much it takes out of your body when you’re pregnant. You’re growing a new human and providing them with all the tools needed to flourish.

As the baby grows, your organs shift and your body’s blood volume increases by 45% — all of these changes require a lot of energy and surely take a toll on your body.

But how much energy is actually used?

Well, according to scientists — a hell of a lot. So much that it was more than researchers expected. 

How much energy does it actually take to grow a baby?