Contents:
- Medical Video: How your body changes in pregnancy
- Characteristics of a pregnant person from his physical, other than a distended stomach
- 1. Changes to the breast
- 2. Changes in skin and hair
- 3. Changes in basal body temperature
Medical Video: How your body changes in pregnancy
When a woman's stomach is enlarged, you may immediately think she is pregnant. Yes, one of the characteristics of pregnancy that everyone immediately realizes is an enlarged stomach. But, is there really no characteristic of a pregnant person besides his growing belly?
Characteristics of a pregnant person from his physical, other than a distended stomach
1. Changes to the breast
In addition to the belly of pregnant women who are getting bigger during pregnancy, changes in breasts become larger also a feature of pregnant people who are easily found. Female hormone levels change immediately after fertilization in the womb. And, this can cause your breasts to grow big. Apart from getting bigger, the breasts also feel painful and are more sensitive. You may feel your breasts are fuller and feel tingly when touched.
In addition to the shape of the breast, your nipples also experience changes. The nipple becomes bigger and the area around the nipple (called the areola) becomes darker. Enlarged breasts and nipples are prepared by your body to produce breast milk and breastfeed when your baby is born.
You may need weeks to adjust to this breast change. In order for you to be more comfortable with this change, you should use a bra that fits your breast shape. Maybe you should buy a bra larger than your usual bra size.
2. Changes in skin and hair
When you are pregnant, you also experience various changes in your hair and skin. These changes are normal for every pregnant woman. You may experience problems with hair growth, also changes in skin color (pigmentation). Your skin can also be more sensitive and itchy.
Skin discoloration often occurs in the neck, face, and other parts that are often exposed to sunlight. Some pregnant women may feel brighter skin during pregnancy, some may feel more dull and dark skin during pregnancy. These changes usually vary between pregnant women. Also, if you have a birthmark or mole, this will also change to darker when you are pregnant.
Not only that, your blood vessels may also be visible in certain parts of the body. This can happen because there are small blood vessels that rupture because pregnant women supply a lot of blood during pregnancy. These small blood vessels that are visible under the skin are commonly called spider veins (spider veins). Blood vessels in your calves can also rupture. This is called varicose veins, usually appear blue and painful.
3. Changes in basal body temperature
When fertilization occurs, your body temperature may rise slightly by about half a degree or higher. This slightly higher body temperature may last several weeks after you have fertilized or no longer menstruate. This means that you may be pregnant at this time.
