Dry skin after pregnancy

Pregnant women will always feel some abnormal reactions in their bodies during pregnancy, especially they will find that their skin is not as tender and shiny as before. At this time, they will feel very dry, so they must pay attention to maintenance. You can apply more body lotion on your skin, so that your skin will not be dehydrated again.

8. Changes in basal body temperature

When some of the above symptoms occur, you can measure your basal body temperature every day. The basal body temperature is the high and low temperature changes caused by the secretion of progesterone in the body. By measuring the basal body temperature, you can know whether you are pregnant. The basal body temperature of pregnant women is often higher.

Some of the symptoms listed above are just some symptoms that occur in early pregnancy. If you suspect you may be pregnant, you should go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital for further examination.

9. Hair

After pregnancy, the secretion of estrogen increases, and the production of testosterone and adrenal cortex hormone increases during pregnancy, which can cause the hair, mainly pubic hair and axillary hair, to increase in number and become thicker, with less curl, and occasionally less hair on the front of the head. The hair growth rate increases by 20%, and the hair becomes thicker. At the same time, the secretion of estrogen stimulates the secretion of androgen, promoting the growth of body hair. Don't worry, the excess hair will fall off on its own within 6 months after delivery.

10. Eyes

As the body's circulation slows down after pregnancy, expectant mothers' eyes are prone to edema and congestion. Pregnant women must ensure adequate sleep and not drink too much water before going to bed. This symptom will naturally disappear after delivery. Additionally, hormonal fluctuations can cause the retina to thicken, which can make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. It usually takes 6 months after delivery to return to normal. It is recommended to use frame glasses during this period, or consult a doctor to choose appropriate eye drops to increase lubrication.

11. Spine

After pregnancy, the over-stretched abdominal muscles lose their supporting function for the lumbar spine, and the increased weight of the uterus also puts more pressure on the lumbar spine. In addition, the ligaments between the vertebrae become loose under the action of progesterone and the stability of the spine deteriorates. Therefore, the curvature of the lumbar spine becomes larger, and pregnant women often feel back pain. By the same token, the increased weight of the breasts puts more pressure on the cervical spine, increasing the curvature of the cervical spine. Pregnant women also often experience neck pain. Discomfort symptoms usually disappear within 2 weeks after delivery, and appropriate exercise can help the spine restore its normal physiological curvature.

12. Abdomen

After pregnancy, the two bundles of rectus abdominis muscles that were originally connected in parallel in the abdomen gradually separate and stretch to both sides of the body to accommodate the growing uterus. At 3 months of pregnancy, 66% of pregnant women experience this rectus abdominis separation. This separation will not cause pain, but in some women the subabdominal tissue may push outward from the belly button. After childbirth, the rectus abdominis muscle needs 6 weeks to shrink slowly due to its own elasticity. Appropriate exercise can help it shrink.