SKIN AND HAIR CHANGES
Causes
Hormonal changes taking
place during pregnancy will make your nipples
and the area around them go darker. Your skin
colour may also darken a little, either in patches
or all over. Birthmarks, moles and freckles
may also darken. Some women develop a dark line
running down the middle of their stomachs. These
changes will gradually fade after the birth
of the baby, although your nipples may remain
a little darker.
It is advisable not to stay in the sun for too
long because you tend to tan more quickly. If
you go out in the sun use a good high-factor
sunscreen lotion to protect your skin.
Hair growth is also likely to increase during
pregnancy. Your hair may also be greasier and
it may look dull and lifeless. After the baby
is born you may feel that you are losing too
much hair. In fact you are losing the increase
that had occurred during pregnancy and therefore
do not worry.
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