
Pregnancy glow is a condition when during pregnancy a woman’s skin looks more shiny, pink and fresh than during normal days. Slight redness is seen on the cheeks of many women and the face seems more glowing than before. This change is often seen more in the second trimester. By this time, problems like fatigue, morning sickness and weakness of the initial months start reducing to some extent. However, in some women this glow may persist throughout the pregnancy, whereas in many women it is not visible at all.

During pregnancy, the level of hormones like estrogen and HCG increases significantly in the body, these changes also affect the screen, due to which the face can appear brighter.

During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, the oil glands of the skin become more active, which can bring a natural glow to the face. However, in some women this extra oil can also cause acne.

During pregnancy, the amount of blood in the body increases significantly to meet the needs of both mother and child. Due to increased blood circulation, small blood cells of the skin expand, due to which the cheeks can appear pink and the face can appear brighter.

Apart from this, as the pregnancy progresses. The skin stretches along with the stomach and other parts of the body. This stretch, along with increased blood flow and hormonal changes, can also bring different types of glow to the screen.

Many women feel more hot than normal during pregnancy. Due to increase in body temperature and increased blood flow, slight redness and glow may appear on the face.

During pregnancy, doctors recommend taking a balanced diet and pregnancy supplements. Fruits, green vegetables, proteins, dairy products and essential vitamins can have a positive effect on the health of the body as well as the skin.

According to the doctor, every woman’s body reacts differently, just as the symptoms of pregnancy are different for every woman. Similarly, pregnancy glow is also not visible in everyone. Therefore, if such glow is not visible on a woman’s face, then it is not considered to be any kind of problem.
Published at : 11 Jul 2026 11:18 AM (IST)

