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Pregnancy "side effects"
Anybody else having some strange side effects?
Lately I've had trouble with my face being really oily, feeling extremely tired at the drop of a hat (and for no reason), and my scalp itching. I know being tired isn't all that weird, but I have no idea why my scalp itches, and I thought the prenatals were supposed to improve complexion (sp?)...But my face was never like this before I got pregnant. At least not since my early teens. =
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Re: Pregnancy "side effects"
My face has actually been really clear. I've had weird vagina "zaps". My whole body is itchy. And I seem to hyperventalate and cry for no reason when I am in a car for too long.
I never heard the prenatals improving the complexion. I've heard that your face either glows (which is really oil, lol) or you break out.
I've had a few small breakouts on my neck/shoulders as well, but so far the most annoying is the greasy skin.
And I dunno, maybe I was told wrong, but I've always heard that the prenatals usually help your complexion, as well as hair and nail growth. I can't lie, i'm a little disappointed. I feel like I'm fighting puberty all over again with my face pulling a mutiny.
I had an itchy scalp, only every once in a while.
I've never heard of pre-natals keeping your skin clear. They're vitamins, not hormones. The 'glow' is usually sweat/oil, or due to the increased blood flow beneath your skin.
They're not really 'side effects' it's not like you're taking a medicine and -- oops! -- you've suddenly got anal leakage. You're pregnant. It happens.
I understand. I think it just threw me off, lol.