While it’s impossible to predict how your skin will react to pregnancy, Dr. Kluk urges anyone with an existing skin condition to seek advice from a dermatologist before starting a family to know what to expect. "My top tip would be: If you have the time to plan for it and things aren't great with your skin to start off with, it may be worth giving some thought towards trying to get things as well-controlled as possible before you actually conceive," she says, and concludes that it's definitely worth visiting a qualified dermatologist or your primary-care doctor to assess the situation. "This," she says, "will help you establish a better baseline."