Pregnancy Glow: How It Affects Hair, Nails, and Lips

There may be a flurry of contradicting emotions throughout pregnancy. While you're thrilled to have a new life inside of you, there may be certain days when your stretch marks, enlarged abdomen, and shrinking waistline upset you. The limits of human endurance are tested throughout pregnancy. It carries us to both emotional peaks and bottoms. Both our values and our shapes are altered by it. However, we dwell on the discomforts and aches of pregnancy far too frequently. Instead, it should and can be a period of good health, inspiration, reflection, reassessment, and pure enjoyment.

 

What can nice surprises be expected during pregnancy?

• A gorgeous head of hair: 

You could notice that your hair seems thicker and healthier throughout the second trimester. Due to pregnancy hormones, you are just losing less even though it may seem you're growing more.

• Fast-growing fingernails: 

Your nails may start to grow more quickly around the fourth month. This is attributed to pregnancy hormones, which are also held accountable. So, consider using this to your benefit to play with different manicure and pedicure designs. On the other hand, you may notice that the base of your fingernails is developing microscopic grooves and that your nails are becoming softer or more brittle. After having birth, they must be back to normal within a few months. 

• Bigger breasts: 

It's normal to gain one or two cup sizes while pregnant, so you might have a new cleavage to flaunt!

• Pregnancy glow: 

You might notice that your skin appears brighter during the second trimester, giving off the renowned "glow." While hormones have a role, an increase in blood volume also causes the skin to receive more blood, making it appear more vibrant.

• Fuller lips: 

Your lips may appear plumper as a result of the increased blood flow. The upshot of these hormonal changes is that your lips look larger and redder, but other areas of your face can also swell, including your gums and eyes. Many pregnant women enjoy this part of the glow, and that natural look of fuller lips. 

 

How can I look my best when pregnant?

• Stretch and relax

Your body and mind may rest with yoga. As your center of gravity changes, your balance will become more stable. Look for a prenatal yoga class or a pregnancy yoga DVD. A trained instructor will be able to advise you on safe poses as well as how to modify them as your due date approaches. Before beginning any workout, including yoga, see your doctor.

• Spoil yourself

Treat yourself with a new lipstick, a pedicure or a manicure, or even some lacy lingerie to spoil yourself. Get a manicure and play around with changing nail styles and trends every month of your pregnancy, but seek non-toxic water-based brands. Another fun thing to get is a pregnancy calculator to find out when your baby will be born.

• Healthy eating and drinking

When "eating for two," you'll probably require an additional 100–300 calories per day. Make wise choices from all the dietary groups, including grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, legumes, and dairy, when you need those extra calories. Avoid skipping breakfast, and fill up on nutritious snacks in between meals. Avoid eating fish that is high in mercury, unpasteurized dairy products, cold-cut meats, and foods containing raw or undercooked eggs or meats unless they have been thoroughly heated. Besides eating, take into consideration also choosing healthy drinks to take other vitamins and avoid dehydration.

• Prenatal Vitamins are essential

When you are pregnant, you require more folic acid, calcium, and iron. Healthy food is the greatest approach to obtaining them. However, you should continue taking the prenatal vitamin and/or supplement that your doctor has advised. The ingredients in prenatal vitamins are essential for the growth and development of your unborn child. Some expectant women may require extra vitamins to make up for specific vitamin shortages, including iron or B12.

• Getting the sleep you require

You could feel like you sleep all the time in the first trimester. Sleeping soundly becomes more challenging by the third trimester. You can experience frequent urination, heartburn, discomfort, or even worry. Utilize cushions behind and between your legs when you try sleeping on your left side. Instead of working out at night, do it throughout the day. Drink fewer fluids before going to bed.

• Feel Selfless, But Confident

This moment is so amazing! But given the physical changes you're going through, it's natural to feel self-conscious. Become in control of your attitude. Embrace a good social circle or sign up for a pregnant support group. Consult books or your doctor to learn more about what to anticipate. Pregnancy can be fully appreciated if you maintain a healthy diet, engage in regular exercise, and maintain a cheerful outlook.

Conclusion

As mentioned above, many of your body’s limitations are tested during pregnancy. As a result, you may feel sometimes unhappy because of the changes that happen to your body but it’s important to enjoy and be happy with your appearance, especially that pregnancy glow that a lot of women get during pregnancy. There are also some steps that you can take to make yourself look better, such as stretching and relaxing, spoiling yourself, taking care of what you eat and drink, choosing vitamins as supplements, sleeping whenever your body needs it, and making yourself feel confident no matter what.