If the stomach or chest attest to this change, hormones, blood flow or organs are also in full swing.
During pregnancy, hormones are at work
During pregnancy, your hormones are working. And this hormonal change has an impact on your body. It may cause some inconvenience of premenstrual syndrome (fatigue, irritability, mood swings …). But also, in some women:
- Of acne;
- Shiny skin;
- Excessive hair growth, etc..
The blood volume increases during pregnancy
During your pregnancy, your body produces more blood. Double Your blood volume and blood flow is directed mostly toward the uterus. This makes the heart work harder and therefore cause a slight increase in heart rate (20 beats / min on average).
In some women, it also causes:
- Bleeding nose or gums,
- Varicose veins or hemorrhoids,
- Dizziness.
Finally, anemia, frequent during pregnancy, is also due to the increased volume of blood.
The uterus starts up
To make room for your baby, the uterus stretches and soften the ligaments. This can cause pain and cramping. The uterus, stretching, will gradually push some of your organs:
- The bladder, which increases your need to urinate;
- On the stomach, causing heartburn or gastric reflux;
- The diaphragm, causing shortness of breath (accentuated by the fact that your oxygen requirements increase 10 to 15% during pregnancy).
The belly swells
Your stomach will gradually grow round. A brown line appears generally. Called the “birth line”, it diminishes or disappears after childbirth.
Your center of gravity changes as your belly grows. And during the 3rd quarter, your abdominal muscles separate to make room for the baby. You can observe a small bulge on your tummy.
Chest prepares lactation
The breast undergoes major changes. Early in pregnancy, she begins to grow and grow. Then you might experience some inconvenience following:
- Your areolas darken;
- The veins become more visible;
- Small protrusions appear ( “Montgomery tubercles).
A yellowish fluid, called colostrum, may even take your breasts during the 2nd quarter. Rest assured, there is nothing abnormal in any way. Instead, prepare your breasts for lactation.
Finally, the nipples can sometimes crack before the end of pregnancy. Apply at the earliest suitable cream and massage your breasts for desensitization. To all intents and purposes, you can consult our dossier on the cosmetic use during pregnancy.
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