Nose growing during pregnancy? What’s new

Pregnancy is a world full of surprises. While we already knew the nausea and craving for pickles at three in the morning, TikTok is now teaching us that like our breasts and uterus, our noses also bulk up when we’re pregnant. Before/after pics accompanying, TikTokeus show off their pregnancy siskin and it’s impressive.

Is nose enlargement a symptom of pregnancy like the others? What is it due to? And what other strange signs can you expect when you’re pregnant? We answer your questions!

Yes, your nose can get bigger during pregnancy

We knew we’d end up with two huge painful shells and that our swollen legs could have replaced the missing columns of the Parthenon. But the nose, so it’s new. However, it is also logical, as it was explained to us Laure Geisler, doctor and creator of the Instagram account A pure heart :

Nose volume can actually increase during pregnancy, although it is quite rare. During pregnancy, the body is subject to an influx of hormones including, most notably, estrogen. This hormonal impregnation causes water retention and edema. If the lower limbs are most often affected, the soft tissues of the nose may also be affected.

Laura Geisler

If your nose is getting bigger, you may also feel that your ducts are blocked:

The nasal changes are visible from the outside, but it is mainly the mucous membrane that is affected. If your nose grows, you may also feel like it’s blocked up like a cold, although this is also rare.

Laura Geisler

Strange but benign phenomena

Swollen legs and giant nose are caused by water retention. Just like feet that tend to flourish happy to the point of not being able to wear the usual shoes anymore. Fortunately, all of these bizarre and unpleasant manifestations are temporary:

This TikTok Trend can be worrying and women especially need to be reassured: these changes are not serious and will disappear after giving birth. As pregnancy hormone levels drop, the edema will subside. During pregnancy, there are some good things to do to limit breakouts: Drink lots of water and avoid eating too much salt. To relieve your legs, walk as much as possible and don’t hesitate to prop them up with a pillow in the evening.

Laura Geisler

All you have to do is be patient, photograph yourself and send us the photos. Thank you.

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