The Nesting Instinct: A Pregnant Woman's Relatable Struggle

Pregnant women often experience nesting behavior, an overwhelming urge to organize and clean. This phenomenon, common in the third trimester, is often accompanied by a desire to declutter and prepare for the baby's arrival. One Belarusian woman, Poli, documented her nesting experience on social media, humorously describing her intense urge to reorganize and discard unworn items. "It's this crazy desire to repackage everything, to re-glue, change, and throw out half of my things," she stated in her video. Her experience resonates with many pregnant women who find themselves unexpectedly consumed by cleaning and organizing. This behavior is often attributed to hormonal changes and the anticipation of motherhood. While some women find it enjoyable, others, like Poli, struggle to manage the intensity of the urge. The experience highlights the complex emotional and physical changes associated with pregnancy.