What Causes Glow During Pregnancy

Fri Dec 2, 2022

There are a variety of physiological and physical changes that comes along pregnancy. Such as nausea, fatigue or the swelling. But there is a glow that comes with pregnancy.

The glow of pregnancy is one of the changes to the skin that that are caused by the change and growth of hormones in pregnancy. 

What Causes Pregnancy Glow?

The exact cause of the glow of pregnancy isn't specific, but there are reliable evidence that suggests that it's due to several physical changes that happen during pregnancy. As mentioned above, a lot of the skin-related changes can be due to the increase in hormones. The hormones trigger the glands in your body to create more oil which results in a more radiant face.

Another factor that contributes to this is the increased blood flow. When you are pregnant your body boosts the amount of blood that it produces around 50 percent. The theory proposed is that this increased circulation and blood flow causes your face to appear more radiant and more full.


What To Do With Pregnancy 

The pregnancy glow is a natural aspect of being pregnant. Many women love the shine or glow which is visible on their faces. Many consider this physiological change to the face one of the many benefits of being pregnant. However, the rise in oil can cause your skin to become excessively oily, and can cause acne, which is also called pregnant acne.

If this is the case, you're advised to use a cleanser that is oil-free to wash your face and decrease the quantity of oil that is on your skin. One of the physical changes that occur in pregnancy involves the alteration in the pigmentation of your skin. The "mask caused by pregnancy" includes brown patches or spots that appear on the face and neck.

A lot of women consider them less attractive than the glow of pregnancy. The good thing is that the appearance of the pregnancy mask usually fades after the birth. The downside is that also, the glow of pregnancy disappears. The most crucial factor you can do is to follow healthy skin practices regularly regardless of whether you're expecting or not. 

The good thing is that the appearance of the pregnancy mask usually fades after the birth. The downside is that also, the glow of pregnancy disappears.

Ashutosh Bhardwaj, MBBS, DCH, PGDUS, PGPN
He is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist with passion of teaching on pregnancy diet and nutrition, scientific womb talk trainer, and baby brain development trainer.

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