Your Changing Body
You may notice several changes in your body throughout your pregnancy –this is completely normal. Here are some of the common body changes you may experience:
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Hair – you may notice the hair on your head (and indeed other parts ofyour body) becomes thicker during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Glow – your face may appear to be slightly redder in colour -this is because your blood circulation has increased.
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Skin – You may get dark blotches appearing on your face which is commonly known as ‘the mask of pregnancy’. Make sure you use a high factor sun screen to protect your skin during this stage.
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Acne - Many women experience increased pimples during pregnancy and if you suffer from acne it is likely to get worse so make sure you wash your face thoroughly and read the labels thoroughly on any medicated creams you may betaking for acne.
Feel your Baby Kicking
Feeling your baby kick for the first time is such an exciting moment. You may experience this feeling from around 16 weeks of pregnancy. At first the feeling may be gentle but as your baby grows you will certainly feel a real kick or two.
You baby will move inside you to get comfortable and will not stay in one position throughout your pregnancy. Your baby will move more and more towards the end of your pregnancy and eventually you may be able to feel his/her feet kicking your ribs as the head turns to face downwards.
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