Skin Changes

Skin Changes
GLOWING
There is an increase in blood flow which causes your checks to look rosy. You will also have a greater oil production, which gives your skin a shine.

MASK OF PREGNANCY
This is a brownish or yellowish patching that will appear on your skin. It is also known as cholasma. The cause is the increase in the hormones, progesterone and oestrogen. Sunlight makes this problem worse. This problem resolves itself after your baby is born.

ACNE
Due to the increase in oil. Do not use harsh facial scrub as your skin has increased sensitivity during pregnancy.

THE INCREASE OF PIGMENTATION
Your nipples will darken and may even stay this way after birth. There may be an increase in freckles and moles.

STRETCH MARKS
It is estimated that only 10% of women will NOT get stretch marks during pregnancy. Caused by stretching of underlying skin. The result is streaks that are pink or purple but fade to silver in colour. These may appear on the breasts, thighs, abdomen or hips.

LINEA NIGRA
A thin brown line that runs from the naval to the centre of the pubic bone. This tends to disappear after you have given birth.