10 Things You May Not Know About Pregnancy (and might shock you)

I’m gonna take a leap and assume many of your readers out there have been pregnant, or at least has a pregnant partner. In your pregnancy, was there anything that surprised you, that you didn’t see coming. We have a list here of the top ten things that may surprise you about your pregnancy. If you’re one who hasn’t been with kiddo yet, you’ll especially want to read.

Your hair is going to grow faster
(around your nipples)

Many women experience changes in hair texture and growth during pregnancy. The hormones
secreted by your body will cause your hair to grow faster and fall out less.
But these hair changes usually aren't permanent; most women lose a significant
amount of hair in the postpartum period or after they stop breastfeeding.

Some women find that they grow hair in unwanted places, such as on the face or belly or around the nipples. Others experience changes in hair texture that make hair drier or oilier. Some women even find their hair changing color.

All Your Private Bits Are Gonna Turn Black

Some women develop brownish or yellowish patches called chloasma, or the "mask of
pregnancy," on their faces. And some will notice a dark line on the
midline of the lower abdomen, known as the linea nigra (or linea negra), as
well as hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) of the nipples, external
genitalia, and anal region. These are the result of pregnancy hormones, which
cause the body to produce more pigment. The body may not produce this increased
pigment evenly, however, so the darkened skin may appear as splotches of color.
Unfortunately, chloasma can't be prevented, but wearing sunscreen and avoiding
UV light can minimise its effects.

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