Have you noticed that your hair is shinier and thicker recently? Your nails are softer and more brittle too. Your body is undergoing so many changes!

Thicker hair during pregnancy

👩Thicker hair phenomenon

Your hair feels fuller when you're pregnant but you're not actually growing more hair.🧑‍🦱 The texture of hair can also be altered, your curly hair suddenly becoming straightened. 

👩Causes of thicker and shinier hair

When you're pregnant🤰, high levels of estrogen hormone prolong the growth phase of hair and slow down the process of losing hair. Your hair doesn't fall out that much anymore so you might feel your hair being thicker and stronger. The growth cycle goes back to its pattern after delivery.👩

Facial and body hair growth

👩Cause of facial and body hair

An increase in androgens hormones cause facial and body hair to grow faster.😃 Most of this unwanted hair will fall out after delivery three to six months.🤰

👩Hair removal techniques

To get rid of stray hair, you can safely tweeze, wax or shave. Avoid all chemicals⚕️🥼 such as bleaches or depilatories because they can be harmful for the baby.👶

Permanent hair removal techniques such as laser and electrolysis can cause skin pigmentation and painful experiences.😟 Otherwise, if you can bear the discomfort, you can consult it with your medical provider.👩‍⚕️

Nails growth

The changes are subtle so you might not be able to notice it.🙂 Depending on each person's health condition, your nails can be softer and more brittle or harder.💅 If you get all the nutrients that you need, your fingernails will return to normal after delivery three to six months.