Why women have ‘pregnancy noses’

There are several reasons a pregnant woman’s nose enlarges, one being facial edema. [Courtesy]

Have you ever wondered why pregnant women have bigger noses? Well, most experience swollen noses when the universe conspires to use them as vessels to bring life into the world. Nursing bigger noses brings with it self-esteem challenges while others make fun of the situation to cope. Still, others claim the swelling of the nose is indicative of the baby’s gender.