Due to the increase of estrogen and progesterone in a woman's body during pregnancy, many changes occur.

But did you know that even the size of the nose can change?

"My nose grew so big in every pregnancy that I was surprised I didn't have stretch marks in it," one mother commented after celebrity model Chrissy Teigen talked about changing the size and shape of her nose during pregnancy.

Many women know that during pregnancy they can expect breast pain, nausea and fatigue, but few of them know that swelling of the nose can occur during pregnancy, and with it a change in its size or shape.

"My nose is big.

It has its own body mass index.

How can you add weight to your nose?

That's fascinating, "Teigen said during her pregnancy, pleasing other mothers as she talked about it.

"This is a real problem that few people talk about," he said.

"I was scared," added another mother.

Although not a common occurrence, according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, rhinitis can occur in pregnancy, and is the result of changes in female hormones (continuous increase of estradiol, progesterone and prolactin) in pregnancy.

Why does the nose swell during pregnancy?

Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone cause the legs to swell during pregnancy, stimulate blood circulation to the mucosa, force the muscles and soft bones in the nose to expand, and make the nose look fuller and different in shape.

For the same reason, most women have blocked noses during pregnancy and are more prone to nosebleeds.

A change in the size of the nose usually occurs during the third trimester when high blood pressure and water retention cause swelling.

The main reasons why swelling occurs:

During the first trimester, blood vessels dilate so that enough blood can reach the baby.

As a result, blood vessels in the sinuses and nasal passages dilate, causing less swelling.

During the last trimester, water retention on the face can cause greater swelling of the nose.

High blood pressure during pregnancy can also cause this phenomenon.

The most common reason, however, is a change in the ratio of hormones in the body.

Increased estrogen levels increase blood flow to the mucosa located under the nose.

Increased blood circulation leads to expansion of the nasal muscles.

When will the nose return to normal size and shape?

Although this condition is normal during pregnancy and the action of hormones can not be prevented, experts say there are ways to reduce nasal swelling.

Try to reduce your total salt intake and increase your water intake to reduce water retention levels and control high blood pressure.

When should you see a doctor?

Normal swelling of the nose is a normal side effect of pregnancy and there is no need to worry.

But a sudden increase in swelling, especially on the face, hands or feet, can be a sign of preeclampsia, a condition you should report to your doctor as soon as possible.

/ KP