Dr. Costi’s Tips for pregnant women

• April 16, 2018

Pregnancy is a wonderful period for a woman, filled with miracles and a great deal of transformations. It is really a gift to be able to create another life, the feeling of such a thing being hard to replace. But even if the pregnancy is beautiful, it is also a challenging period, since your body will have to go through a lot of changes. Your body will have to provide for two now, this is why it is important to eat healthy, get as much rest as you can and simply be happy. You should also continue to take care of yourself, especially of your skin, as it will stretch, especially around your tummy, to accommodate the new shape. But, some things will change as well when it comes to skin care because you will need to be more careful how you will do it. Chemicals can enter the body through the skin, so use reliable products, safe for a mother-to-be.

So, if by now you didn’t care too much about the products you used for skin care, choosing them according to commercials, a friend’s recommendations, or other ways, you will need to start carrying what you put on your when you are pregnant. You should know that once skin care products are absorbed through the skin, they will end up in the blood stream, which can be very dangerous for your unborn baby if those substances are not safe. For instance, anti-wrinkle creams and teeth whitening products, which contain retinoids are not safe. Also, try avoiding antiperspirants that contain aluminum sulfates, harmful for the baby if it gets in your body. If you like to use nail polish, you should know that the toluene and formaldehyde content in these products are also dangerous. So do check the label of the product before using it. Even teeth whitening toothpaste should be avoided, as it contains some chemicals you don’t want in your body when you are pregnant. To avoid them, just do some research first, before deciding what to buy.

There are several skin problems that may appear during the pregnancy, due to the intense activity of the hormones. Acne if one of them, together with rashes, bumps, stretch marks and many other. If you have acne or pimples, try not popping them, as you can get bacteria and viruses into your system. It is best to talk to your doctor if you have a skin condition that is bothering you. Also, for keeping your skin moisturized, especially the one on your belly, use oil-free products, based on organic plant extracts, as they are the safest and will help you take better care of your skin. You will probably find eco-friendly products specially made for pregnant women, so you won’t need to look too much for it. It is not that complicated to take care of your skin when you are pregnant, as you just need to be careful about the products you use. Luckily, there is quite a variety of organic products, which are safe for pregnant women, as they don’t contain any harmful ingredients in their composition.