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Women go through a range of physical and emotional changes during pregnancy.
When does skin discoloration start during pregnancy?
It doesn’t usually appear overnight, but comes on gradually as your pregnancy progresses.
Always check in with your practitioner about any skin changes you notice just to be safe.
Your freckles and moles might look darker, and you might havemelasma, “the mask of pregnancy.
What causes skin discoloration during pregnancy?
Recent research also suggests that heat may be another contributing factor.
What can I do about skin discoloration when I’m pregnant?
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Can I prevent skin discoloration during pregnancy?
Hormonal skin changes, not so much.
But you knew that already.
When can I expect my skin to go back to normal?
And don’t worry; these skin color changes won’t have any effect on your baby.
