It is quite normal to experience skin changes in pregnancy with some women having oily skin problems while others dealing with extremely dry skin. In some women, the pregnancy hormones contribute to make the skin soft and silky, giving them the rosy “pregnancy glow” while others may be unlucky enough to develop multiple skin problems such as itchy skin with pimples … [Read more...] about Acne during Pregnancy
Common Issues
Gas and Bloating during Pregnancy
It is completely normal to have a little gas along with bloating, regardless of whether you are pregnant or not. According to experts, an individual is likely to pass wind 14-15 times a day in average [1]. However, this number tends to get much higher as pregnancy makes you more prone to gas, bloating, flatulence and burping [2]. Why does pregnancy cause gas and … [Read more...] about Gas and Bloating during Pregnancy
Nausea (Morning Sickness) During Pregnancy
Definition of Morning Sickness Morning sickness is a popular nickname for a medical term “nausea and vomiting of pregnancy” or NVP (1). When Does Morning Sickness Start and How Long Does It Last? The onset of morning sickness is usually at sixth week, or, rarely, as early as at fourth week of pregnancy (which is, actually, two weeks after … [Read more...] about Nausea (Morning Sickness) During Pregnancy
Mask of Pregnancy (Chloasma)
What is melasma or the mask of pregnancy? Appearance of dark patches on the face, especially on the forehead and cheeks is called melasma or melasma gravidarum. The skin darkening usually occurs due to hormonal changes, making women more prone to this symptom than men [1]. It is most common during pregnancy, being referred to as the mask of pregnancy or chloasma when … [Read more...] about Mask of Pregnancy (Chloasma)
What You Should Know About Cold Sores during Pregnancy
What You Should Know About Cold Sores during Pregnancy Cold sores can happen anytime. In fact, nine out of ten adults experience one or more cold sores over a lifetime. Still, you’re more likely to get one when you’re pregnant. The reason? It’s probably a combination of hormonal changes and stress. Everything gets a little out of whack when you’re pregnant! What Causes … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Cold Sores during Pregnancy