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Your dentist may give you a diagnosis of pregnancy gingivitis when you complain about your bleeding gums . Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. Its potential causes during pregnancy include: Hormonal Changes: You can blame your swollen and sensitive gums on the pregnancy hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) that are streaming through your blood and increasing blood flow to all of your mucous membranes. Dietary Changes: You’re probably eating more carbs, sweets, and fast foods. A study shows that veering toward unhealthy food choices could happen during pregnancy, when women experience changes in taste & this could change flora of bacteria present in the mouth. Decreased Saliva Production: Pregnancy means more hormones, and for some people, this may mean having less saliva.  Less saliva means that the carbs you eat hang around on the surfaces of your teeth for longer, potentially leading to a buildup of plaque.  Plaque is the soft, sticky stuff that builds up on yo...