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“When I was pregnant, I couldn't wear fragrance. I couldn't smell anything. I couldn't smell flowers, I was very sensitive to everything. I could smell orange juice from across the room and I remember thinking, 'I will throw up.'” quote by Gwyneth Paltrow
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“When I was pregnant, I couldn't wear fragrance. I couldn't smell anything. I couldn't smell flowers, I was very sensitive to everything. I could smell orange juice from across the room and I remember thinking, 'I will throw up.'”

Gwyneth Paltrow

About This Quote

Source Interview: Pregnancy and Sensory Changes, 2015

Pregnancy can heighten sensory perception, making ordinary stimuli overwhelming and triggering nausea.

In simple terms: Pregnancy intensifies senses, causing discomfort.

Key Takeaway

Manage sensory triggers.

Themes

health pregnancy sensory perception nausea well‑being

Mood

empathetic supportive

Type

practical health‑focused

When to use this quote

  • workplace environment
  • home cooking
  • public spaces
  • travel planning

Key Concepts

hormonal changes sensory overload self‑care strategies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you adjust surroundings to reduce discomfort?
  • What coping mechanisms help during heightened sensitivity?
A Different Perspective

Sensory changes vary widely among individuals.

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