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Pregnancy hormones bring about huge changes to almost every part of a woman's body, from skin and hair right through to teeth and gums. Since skin is the outermost layer of the body, even a slight ...
www.motherhood.com.au/articles/skin_care_during_pregnancy.htm
Upside: Excellent information on skin changes during pregnancy and which skincare products are safe to use
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Most pregnant women know that what they put (or don't put) in their bodies is important to the well-being of their growing baby, whether it's the right kind of protein, too much caffeine, or certain ...
www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc
Upside: Detailed article on impact of various items on your skin
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
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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* Homeopathy for pregnancy rash? * Itching making me crazy - PUPPP? * 7 months pregnant - itchy rashes * Welts and itching since giving birth * Post-partum itchy rash * See also: Cholestasis * More ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/itching.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on different itches and rashes during pregnancy
Downside: Expect some scrolling
Beauty During and After Pregnancy Just as a woman's body undergoes various changes during pregnancy and after giving birth, many women often notice significant facial changes, too.
iparenting.com/resources/articles/face.htm
Upside: Good article, good links
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Now that you are pregnant, you may begin to see many changes to your skin. You may see changes such as a sudden new glow on your face or pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/skinchanges.html
Upside: Very good overview of various common skin changes during preganncy
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Stretch marks appear as red marks on your skin. Lotion can help keep your skin moist and may help reduce the itchiness of dry skin. Stretch marks really can't be prevented but they often fade after ...
familydoctor.org/handouts/053.html
Upside: A couple of points on appearance
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Acne during pregnancy Find out why you may be more prone to acne when you're pregnant and what you can do about it.
www.babycenter.com/303_hair-skin-makeup_1513108.bc
Upside: Various articles and discussions regarding appearance
Downside: Discussions may not be as helpful as the articles
1. The "pregnancy glow." The glow that others notice (though you may not) isn't just a sentimental old wives' term.
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/T011309.asp
Upside: Good detailed advice on skin changes
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What types of skin changes happen during pregnancy?
www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_skincrs.htm
Upside: Very good overview of skin changes to expect
Downside: Limited additional links