{"id":37281,"date":"2016-04-21T07:21:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T07:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/8-bizarre-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-youre-pregnant\/"},"modified":"2016-04-21T07:21:45","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T07:21:45","slug":"8-bizarre-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-youre-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/8-bizarre-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-youre-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Bizarre Things That Happen to Your Body When You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2. Sprouting Moles<\/span>
\n\tIf your moles get larger, darker, or more raised during pregnancy, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t stress: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The hormones that circulate during pregnancy, including estrogen and growth hormones, put the body\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cells in a growth state of sorts,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Tsippora Shainhouse, M.D., board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills. Post-delivery, the moles may lighten and flatten once your hormones settle down. But don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t let this be a reason to not have your changing moles checked out by your dermatologist, says Shainhouse. It could also be a sign of skin cancer. Safety first.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 17 Things No One Ever Tells You About Being Pregnant<\/h3>\n

3. Saliva Overload<\/span>
\n\tDuring the first trimester (and in some cases throughout the pregnancy), you may notice that your mouth is drowning in saliva. The exact reason why this happens is unclear, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s thought to be related to the perpetual nausea and vomiting that strikes early on, says Sara Twogood, M.D., assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine in California, who suggests chewing gum and staying well-hydrated until the symptoms subside.<\/p>\n

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4. Hair Growth<\/span>
\n\tAn increase in androgens (male hormones) can result in dark hair growth on the legs, arms, pubic region, and even on the face, says Wendi B. Monthy, M.D., ob-gyn at Baylor Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pavilion for Women in Houston. But don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t let the whole Chewbacca vibe get you down: Another hormone called progesterone also rises during pregnancy, which can morph your hair into lush strands fit for a shampoo commercial. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The hormone slows down hair turnover, so your hair stays in your scalp longer than it otherwise would,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Monthy. Your locks will go back to their regularly scheduled programming after you give birth though, so live it up while you can.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Fears Pregnant Women Have\u00e2\u20ac\u201dbut Shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t<\/h3>\n

5. Lower Voice<\/span>
\n\tThat same uptick in male hormones during pregnancy can also lead to a deep sexy voice, adds Monthy. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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6. Severe Itching<\/span>
\n\tFeeling itchy like, everywhere, is most common in the third trimester, says Twogood. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You may see some skin irritation or associated redness, but not always,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she says. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Using oatmeal baths and antihistamines can help.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d While itchy skin is usually a status quo pregnancy hiccup, it could also be a sign of a more serious problem, so always tell your doc about your symptoms\u00e2\u20ac\u201despecially if the oatmeal baths and antihistamines don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do the trick.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Pregnant Women Given Sex Guidelines by CDC Due to Zika Virus Risk<\/h3>\n

7. Vision Changes<\/span>
\n\tYep, even your eyes can give you \u00e2\u20ac\u02dctude when there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a bun in the oven. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Our estrogen and progesterone levels rage during pregnancy, which increases the water content of our cornea and lens, affecting our vision,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Twogood. You can also develop a contact lens intolerance: Your cornea may change shape during pregnancy, so those dailies of yours may no longer fit properly (cue sad trombone). Luckily, both of these changes resolve completely within the first few months postpartum, says Twogood. Phew.<\/p>\n

via GIPHY<\/p>\n

8. Bleeding Gums<\/span>
\n\tPregnancy-related hormone changes can increase blood flow to the gum tissue and cause your gums to become inflamed and uber-sensitive, making them more likely to bleed while brushing or flossing, says Monthy. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s very important to maintain excellent dental care during pregnancy, as poor oral hygiene may contribute to pre-term labor,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she says. To keep plaque from doing a number on your gums and pearly whites, thoroughly brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand if your symptoms become severe, check in with your dentist.<\/p>\n

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2. Sprouting Moles If your moles get larger, darker, or more raised during pregnancy, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t stress: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The hormones that circulate during pregnancy, including estrogen and growth hormones, put the body\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cells in a growth state of sorts,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Tsippora Shainhouse, M.D., board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills. Post-delivery, the moles may lighten and flatten once your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37281\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}