When you're pregnant,
you may notice some weird
changes that are actually
perfectly normal.
Here are 7 weird things
that affect some moms-to-be.
Yep, you could grow hair
on your face or neck.
The extra fuzz should go away
about 6 months after you have
your baby.
Or check with your doctor to see if
it's okay to wax, tweeze or shave it.
If you've noticed dark patches
on your cheeks, forehead,
or nose,
you're not turning into a bandit.
You're just wearing the "mask
of pregnancy," and it's totally
common!
It usually fades after you
deliver.
A nosebleed may seem scary,
but most of the time
there's no need to worry.
Gently squeeze your nose
for a few minutes
to help it stop.
Give your doctor a call if that
doesn't work
or you get nosebleeds often.
The skin
on and around your nipples
may get darker or browner.
You might also see small bumps
on them --
they're just glands that keep
your nipples from getting too
dry.
If your teeth loosen up on you,
blame pregnancy hormones that
affect the bones in your mouth.
This weird side effect goes away
after your baby's born.
Noticed a dark line that goes
from your navel
to your pubic hair?
It's called "linea nigra."
Good news -- it tends to fade
with time.
Finally, you could get
small, loose, flesh-colored
growths on your arms or breasts.
They're called skin tags,
and they're not cancer.
If you don't like the way they
look, a doctor can remove them
for you.
Remember, lots
of these weird symptoms and body
changes go away or look better
after a while.
And think of the reward
for putting up with them:
a happy, adorable bundle of joy.