Body Changes and Itching During Pregnancy part 1!

Changes that occur in a mother during pregnancy:

-Weight Gain: With a growing baby, the mother's body also grows, leading to increase in weight.

- Hormonal Fluctuations: Various changes occurs in body due to pregnancy hormones, that may affect the skin, hair, and mood.

- Stretch Marks: The skin stretches to accommodate the growing baby, which results in stretch marks in areas like belly, thighs, and breasts.

-Swelling: Many women develop swelling in their feet, ankles, and hands due to water accumulation in body.

-Itching: Itching on the stomach, breasts, and other parts of the body is commonly seen during pregnancy.

Causes of Itching During Pregnancy:-

Itching during pregnancy can be caused due to a various number of factors, such as:

1. Changes in Hormones: Fluctuating hormone levels can lead to dry and itchy skin.

2. Stretching skin: As the belly expands to accommodate the growing baby, the skin stretches, causing itchiness.

3. Liver conditions: In some cases, intense itching, especially on the palms and soles, can indicate a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP).

• Pregnancy brings transformative yet natural changes to a woman's body as it nurtures new life. Discomforts like itching often result from hormonal shifts and stretching skin. These changes are temporary and normal, as they usually go away with time after the birth of baby.

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