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Like a lot of pregnant women, I found that my hair got noticeably thicker and my skin looked fresher and rosier while I was pregnant. I got lots of compiments on my looks while I was pregnant (more than I ordinarily do) and chalked them up to these factors. I also had a relatively easy pregnancy, so I never felt very uncomfortable, even at 8+ months, and this may have contributed: when people see a large, pregnant woman who looks cheerful and light on her feet, they tend to be impressed.