Are you curious to find out what the mysterious line in a pregnant woman's belly is all about?
Linea nigra, also known as pregnancy line is a vertical line that develops across a woman’s belly during pregnancy. This line has actually always been there but white in color (linea alba) and not very obvious to the eye. While the exact cause of linea nigra is not known, it is believed that due to the hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy, certain changes, including darkening of the areola and the darkening of the white line occurs. These are some of the things you should know about linea nigra: It is a natural part of pregnancy and does not indicate any abnormality Although common, not every pregnant woman would see the line The line is not harmful to a woman or her baby The white line becomes darker as the pregnancy advances. Although it can show up earlier, it usually appears around the 5th month of pregnancy The line is about ¼ to ½ inch wide The darker a woman’s skin tone, the more pronounced it is The line fades away after delivery, althoug...
