keratoderma, keratodermia - any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny. keratonosis - any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis) keratosis - a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin.
How Baby Changes the Body: See the Power of Pregnancy. Pregnancy is time of great physical and emotional change for women. Everything from the size of her belly to the speed at which her heart beats will change over the nine months leading up to childbirth.
Changes in the skin are common during pregnancy. Many of the changes are caused by the higher levels of hormones during pregnancy. For example: 1  You may notice a darkening or redness of skin in some places, such as your face or abdomen. 2  You may have stretch marks.