
One of the lesser-known maternity side effects is dry lips in pregnancy. It’s surprisingly common, with lots of people noticing their skin feeling drier, and lips looking chapped.
Often the treatment for dry lips in pregnancy isn't as simple as just using a bit of lip balm, as you can with hands with your best hand creams. The good news is that just like other side effects like hair changes in pregnancy, the dryness is usually temporary. That doesn't mean it's any less irritating though, so we spoke to the experts to find the best solutions, as well as explanations for the causes.