Many women look good during pregnancy, perhaps because they are more aware of the importance of eating well. It may also be because they are resting properly and because of the hormonal activities in their bodies.
Skin changes and problems
Skin changes are an inevitable part of pregnancy. Darkening of the skin is evident in the nipples and in a line down the middle of the abdomen. Sometimes your face also darkens. This is called “chloasma,” or the “mask of pregnancy.” Your skin can look somewhat blotchy. Aside from applying makeup to cover it up, nothing can be done to treat it. But it fades and disappears soon after the baby is born.
Sometimes stretch marks appear on the breasts, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. They are caused by hormonal changes but tend to appear more when there is a lot of pressure on the skin, especially when the woman is overweight or her weight gain is very rapid. There is no magic way to prevent stretch marks. Just keep to your natural weight limits and wear a lightweight support band and bra.
skin care
After every shower you should treat yourself to body creams, lotions and skin food. They will help you feel refreshed and seem to eliminate the feeling of tightness of taut skin. The lotions you use don’t have to be expensive. Use only gentle soaps (such as baby soap) or soap-free lotions designed to help retain skin’s natural moisture. Vitamin E rich oils can help with skin elasticity. Taking a shower right before bed can help you relax and make it easier to fall asleep, especially towards the end of pregnancy when it can often be difficult to feel settled.
your face and your hands
You will likely find that maintaining your normal skin care routine will suffice. Your skin tone may change slightly so you may need to re-evaluate the colors you wear. You’ll want your hands to be in the best possible condition to handle your baby when he’s born. This means having messages that are reasonably short, which is important; Long nails can harbor infection and scratch your baby’s delicate skin. Dry your hands well and use hand cream.
maternity clothes
Some beautiful, comfortable, and inexpensive maternity clothes are readily available these days. Choose clothes that are lightweight and free-flowing—one that feels comfortable, and that is “easy to care for.” Maternity bras should be fitted around the fifth month unless your breasts enlarged rapidly early in the pregnancy, in which case you’ll need them fitted earlier. These bras are comfortable and will serve you until your breasts return to a normal size after weaning your baby. If you buy bras, make sure that you can easily open the hooks with one hand, and you will hold the baby with the other. Underwired bras are not recommended.
shoes
Shoes should be comfortable, safe and preferably with a low heel. Since pregnancy is a time when your spine is under increasing stress and the weight of your growing baby can shift your position, you don’t need extra stress.
