Are you wondering if you’ll ever get that pregnancy glow you’ve heard so much about? Pregnancy hormones can play havoc with your hair and skin – here are a few changes you may not have expected.
By Lynne Roberts
Pregnancy rashes
Were you expecting to bloom throughout your pregnancy? Don’t be disappointed if you suffer a few bumps, patches or rashes along the way.
Spots
For some women, pregnancy is like a natural facial treatment and they find their skin is clearer than ever. However, for many others overactive oil glands can l
Spider veins
Another unfortunate side-effect of pregnancy, spider veins are small patches of tiny red or blue veins which can appear on your face, legs or arms.
The pregnancy glow
Thankfully it’s not all bad news when it comes to pregnancy skin changes, and in the second trimester some women find they look and feel healthier
Nail changes
Did you know that pregnancy makes your nails grow faster?
Skin tags
Of all the changes your body’s going through skin tags could be the last thing you expected. But these tiny, growths on the surface of the skin are co
Pigmentation
Pregnancy hormones have a lot to answer for. As well as your skin becoming oilier or dryer than usual you may find your moles and freckles get darker, as
Hair changes
Thick, glossy hair is one of the benefits of pregnancy, so enjoy it while it lasts. You’re not magically producing more hair, but it will grow fast
Body hair
The downside to a healthy head of hair is that facial and body hair also grow faster during pregnancy, and you may notice rogue strands on your upper lip, chin or
Stretch marks
Around half of all women will get stretch marks during pregnancy, the streaky lines which appear as a result of rapid weight gain on the abdomen, buttocks, th
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