Many pregnant people describe a deep knowing — a sudden feeling, a quiet certainty, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. Sometimes it’s calm assurance; other times it’s an unshakable instinct. It’s not imagination. It’s biology amplified by intuition.

During pregnancy, the brain’s limbic system — which processes emotion, memory, and instinct — becomes more active. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone fine-tune your nervous system, making you more sensitive to subtle internal cues. It’s the same process that will later help you understand your baby’s needs without words.

Pregnancy intuition isn’t mystical — it’s perception made sharper. Your body and mind are communicating constantly, beneath awareness. That’s why you sometimes “just know” when something is right or wrong before you can explain why.

But intuition isn’t always a warning. Sometimes it’s a whisper to slow down, breathe, or rest. It’s an ancient inner language meant to protect and guide.

Alma’s advice:

• Trust your instincts, but keep reason by your side — they work best together.

• Write down your strong impressions; patterns may reveal what your body’s teaching you.

• Your intuition isn’t new — it’s simply louder now.

When you listen inward during pregnancy, you’re not just hearing your body — you’re hearing life itself, softly speaking back.