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.
Hormonal and physical changes in your body during pregnancy can cause temporary symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux (NCCWCH 2008, NICE 2012) . An increase in the hormone progesterone when youâre pregnant relaxes the smooth muscles of your womb (uterus).