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6. Hair and Nails 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 ...
Upside: Easy to use site with helpful information on hair and nail changes during pregnancy
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Pregnancy is a subject that generates a lot of paper. Bookstores and libraries devote not just shelves but entire aisles to it. At your first prenatal visit, your doctor will likely load you down ...
www.kidshealth.com/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/pregnancy.html
Upside: Article discussing various pregnancy changes including how you breasts, skin, nails and hair may change
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There’s good news and bad news when it comes to “pregnant” nails. What they are: Faster nail growth kicks in during pregnancy (that’s the good part) sometimes accompanied by brittleness, groove ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/whose-body/nail-changes.aspx
Upside: Detailed explanation on nail changes during pregnancy
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Is it common for your hair to get thicker when you're pregnant? Is it normal to have more facial or body hair? Is it common for your nails to grow faster?
www.babycenter.com/0_hair-and-nail-changes-during-pregnancy_1456563.bc
Upside: Short article with good detail on how your hair and nails may change during pregnancy
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Fingernails and toenails are also considered "skin," and like your skin and hair, are likely to change during pregnancy. Some changes you may like, some you won't. Pregnancy hormones will help your ...
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/t011310.asp
Upside: Good information on taking care of your changing nails during pregnancy
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Different women have different kinds of skin changes during pregnancy. Causes of Skin Changes During Pregnancy Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy can produce a wide range of skin changes: ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15294.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on how your skin might change during pregnancy
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Uncomfortable with comments about my pregnancy Comments about my early weight gain Big Belly Snappy Comebacks
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/bigbelly.html
Upside: Lots of advice on comments on your appearance
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* Losing clumps of hair - had a baby 4 months ago * Massive hairloss and dandruff postpartum * Excessive postpartum 'shedding' * Bald spot, in the first trimester * My hair is different ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/hairloss.html
Upside: Very good summary of user advice on hair loss
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Pregnancy's pleasant surprises Looking your best Feeling your best Pregnancy can bring on a flood of conflicting feelings. As happy as you may be about the new life growing inside you, your shifting ...
www.babycenter.com/0_looking-and-feeling-great-during-pregnancy_316.bc
Upside: Helpful article with advice on feeling good about your appearance during pregnancy
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OUR essential head-to-toe guide to PREGNANCY primping TELLS YOU WHAT’S SAFE to spray, slather & sprinkle on your body. hair Studies show no links between today’s hair colorants and birth defects, and ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/style/142
Upside: Detailed article on various beauty activities including hair treatments,perfume and acne treatments
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