Out of many changes
that your body experiences during pregnancy, the development of Linea Nigra is
one. It is identified as the dark vertical line in the middle of your tummy that
can be seen with the naked eyes. You don’t have to worry if you notice this
line on your tummy because it is meant to appear on your skin around your 23rd
week of pregnancy when the hormones are at their utmost level.
Why does Linea Nigra develop?
The active pregnancy
hormones in your body cause the hyper pigmentation that result in Linea Nigra. Though
Linea Nigra is always there in the middle of your abdominal area but due to its
white color, it generally goes unnoticed. It is known as the Linea Alba.
It connects the tissues
of the muscles around that particular area. During pregnancy, this line expands
when the abdominal area stretches. And because of the high levels of oxygen, the
melanin production also increases leading to darkened line.
Does Linea Nigra stay forever?
Well,
you will be glad to know that Linea Nigra doesn’t stay forever on your tummy. There
are minimal chances of it leaving light marks on the skin. It generally fades
away after your delivery. The simple reason behind this is that the hormones go
back to their normal levels. It might take it a few months to a year to
completely lighten.
It
is a natural thing that will take place and you are advised not to apply any
creams or do anything such to get rid of this. It might prove to be harmful for
your unborn child.
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