{"id":6430,"date":"2025-10-30T14:43:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/blogue\/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-safe-care-and-best-practices\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:50:10","slug":"pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-safe-care-and-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/en\/blogue\/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-safe-care-and-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Safe Care and Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6430\" class=\"elementor elementor-6430 elementor-5367\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3adf75 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3adf75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6e117f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6e117f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taking Care of Your Skin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Safe Skincare Products and Best Practices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24ca1e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24ca1e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81278f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81278f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595a5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"595a5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5376\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a478507 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a478507\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f4851 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89f4851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"674\">Pregnancy and the postpartum period are filled with changes\u2014physical, emotional, and sometimes confusing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"674\">The skin, too, undergoes this transformation: it becomes drier, more sensitive, and prone to dark spots, minor blemishes, or a loss of radiance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"847\">At times like these, the desire to take care of yourself often resurfaces, but with one question on your mind: <em data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"845\">What\u2019s safe for me and my baby?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1023\">The goal isn&#8217;t to go back to &#8220;the way things were,&#8221; but to find a new balance\u2014a balance between well-being, gentleness, and confidence\u2014without guilt or pressure. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b70c9 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24b70c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afb376 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7afb376\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656a1a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"656a1a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5372\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9419a91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9419a91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360d827 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"360d827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When the Body (and the Skin) Change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043138d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"043138d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1244\">Hormonal and metabolic changes significantly affect the skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<br data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\/>The following are commonly observed:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1395\"><li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1286\"><p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1286\">drier or more sensitive skin,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1325\"><p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1325\">pigment spots (melasma),<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1351\"><p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1351\">a loss of firmness,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1395\"><p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1395\">or a change in texture.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1515\">These changes are normal\u2014they are a sign of the work the body is doing to welcome and nurture life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0f3c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff0f3c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of a Gentle and Informed Approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d0dfd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d0dfd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1866\">Every woman experiences this time differently.<br data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\/>Some prefer to put their medical-aesthetic treatments on hold, while others want to maintain a gentle and safe routine.<br data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\/>The key is to listen to your body and make informed choices based on reliable information.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2146\">Experts agree that only necessary procedures with no proven risks should be considered during pregnancy.<br data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\/>Guidance from a qualified professional remains the best way to strike a balance between caution and comfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f296ba7 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f296ba7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7cbba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd7cbba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f18250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f18250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When the Body (and the Skin) Change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c552c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c552c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1244\">Hormonal and metabolic changes significantly affect the skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<br data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\/>The following are commonly observed:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1395\"><li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1286\"><p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1286\">drier or more sensitive skin,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1325\"><p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1325\">pigment spots (melasma),<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1351\"><p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1351\">a loss of firmness,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1395\"><p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1395\">or a change in texture.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1515\">These changes are normal\u2014they are a sign of the work the body is doing to welcome and nurture life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9f8d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9f8d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of a Gentle and Informed Approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d53f31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d53f31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1866\">Every woman experiences this time differently.<br data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\/>Some prefer to put their medical-aesthetic treatments on hold, while others want to maintain a gentle and safe routine.<br data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\/>The key is to listen to your body and make informed choices based on reliable information.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2146\">Experts agree that only necessary procedures with no proven risks should be considered during pregnancy.<br data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\/>Guidance from a qualified professional remains the best way to strike a balance between caution and comfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b1de6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1b1de6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c101749 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c101749\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5372\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-qui-allaite-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29da4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b29da4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eaf736 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eaf736\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0ffce elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df0ffce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5370\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.vkderma.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/femme-microneedling-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d8048a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d8048a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784cfb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"784cfb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatments that are generally appropriate during pregnancy or while breastfeeding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6725502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6725502\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2309\">Some approaches are entirely compatible with this period:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2760\"><li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2410\"><p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2410\">Deep cleansing and hydration: soothe, nourish, and strengthen the skin barrier.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2519\"><p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2519\">Light microneedling (without medication): to stimulate the skin&#8217;s natural regeneration.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2656\"><p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2656\">Regenerating skincare products containing vitamins, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid: support skin vitality without systemic effects.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2760\"><p data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2760\">Relaxation Treatments (facial massage, gentle LED therapy): for overall well-being and healthy skin.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2869\">These treatments are gentle and gradual, and are designed to preserve the skin&#8217;s health without causing any irritation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dfb5e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dfb5e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatments to Be Postponed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cee95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5cee95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3024\">As a precaution, certain procedures are best performed after pregnancy or breastfeeding:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3139\"><li data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3084\"><p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3084\">energy-based treatments (laser, IPL, radiofrequency),<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3109\"><p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3109\">botulinum toxin,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3139\"><p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3139\">filler agents.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3290\">Since their safety has not been established during this period, it is safer to wait for the go-ahead from your healthcare professional before resuming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e69463e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e69463e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Bottom Line: Kindness and Respect for Each Person\u2019s Pace<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b123207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b123207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Taking care of yourself doesn\u2019t always mean \u201ctaking action\u201d\u2014sometimes, it\u2019s simply about treating yourself to some tenderness, rest, and a little attention.<br data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3505\"\/>Motherhood is a time of adjustment; your skin, too, needs time to regain its balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f0c6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2f0c6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f83114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f83114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3943\">There is no single \u201cright\u201d way to care for your skin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.<br data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3755\"\/>Some women opt for simplicity, while others want to stick to their usual routines: in any case, decisions should be guided by mindfulness and self-care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4235\">By taking the time to listen to your body and surround yourself with attentive professionals, you can gently care for your skin without compromising safety.<br data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4117\">Because taking care of ourselves also means nurturing the precious bond that connects us to this unique moment in 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