One of the most wonderful ways we see estrogen working is through the so-called pregnancy glow you may be exuding. While many of us assume that you glow because you're happy, proud, and excited about the adorable baby booties you're planning to buy, it's actually a physical effect of pregnancy - estrogen stimulates your blood vessels to produce nitric oxide, which opens up your arteries and arterioles (small arteries), increasing blood flow to your baby and as a side effect, making your skin shine.
One of the most wonderful ways we see estrogen working is through
the so-called pregnancy glow you may be exuding. While many of us
assume that you glow because you're happy, proud, and excited about
the adorable baby booties you're planning to buy,...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:One of the most wonderful ways we see estrogen working is through the so-called pregnancy glow you may be exuding. While many of us assume that you glow because you're happy, proud, and excited about the adorable baby booties you're planning to buy, it's actually a physical effect of pregnancy - estrogen stimulates your blood vessels to produce nitric oxide, which opens up your arteries and arterioles (small arteries), increasing blood flow to your baby and as a side effect, making your skin shine.
Find out more about this book: YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner's Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
