You will really shine

No, this is not a compliment for his excitement on becoming a mommy. As it turns out, glowing skin is very real in pregnant women. While you are pregnant, the amount of blood in your body increases 50%. The extra blood through the skin ends up appearing in many areas, especially the cheeks. Furthermore, the hormones cause the oil glands become more active, resulting in a smoother and brighter. When the increased blood flow to match this appearance, the result is quite noticeable brightness.