It is NOT a stretch mark, it's called the linea nigra and it's a result of hormones in the mom. Some women can also get patchy discoloration on other areas of the body including the face but the line on the belly is the most common.
I got mine about halfway through pregnancy and it lasted for 3-6 months afterward but each time it did fade.
2006-09-22 15:46:01
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answered by BabyRN 5
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I didnt have it when I was pregnant but all people are different. Just because you are having you period doesnt mean that you are not pregnant. I have mine for the first 3 or 4 months. If you thin kyou are and the tests keep coming out negative go the the hospital or a dr. and have them do blood work and tell you that way if you are pregnant. I have a friend that took 5 pregnency tests and they all came out preg. She had the feeling that she was so she went to the Dr. and come to find out she was. I hope you follow your instencts and find out.
2006-09-22 21:55:57
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answered by spoiled4alifetime 2
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Anyway, everybody that is a lady have this line on their belly but it deos not show much when you are not pregnant but as soon as your are pregnant this line will start to grow bigger until it reach the top of your belly and you will see the line clearly than before that you are not pregnant.
2006-09-22 22:34:31
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answered by tomapepe 2
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well usually you only get this line (that is ALWAYS there) after you are already pregnant. but i wouldnt freak if i were you. im sure it is not uncommon for some women to have this when they arent preg. also this line is more prominent the darker your skin is. but have you been tanning or any thing??? there is always a better explanation. and if you are REALLY no sure, just go see the doctor and have a blood test, then you can be 100 percent sure.
2006-09-22 21:50:38
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answered by joo_0420 2
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During. I think mine appeared in the middle of my last pregnancy (I dont have the line this time) and it did not go away for about a month after I delivered.
2006-09-22 21:55:44
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answered by sooz 3
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My line showed up pretty early on in my pregnancy. But I think I've seen women who aren't pregnant who have that line, but it's mostly pregnant women...
2006-09-22 22:03:06
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answered by *KadinsMama* 2
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if your talking about the brown line that runs from your belly button to your pubic line it shows up during your pregnancy. i'm not sure at what month. congradulations!
2006-09-22 21:55:44
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answered by nakita 6
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maybe you could host a pic on http://www.imageshack.us and provide us with the link? are you sure you're not pregnant? have you ever been pregnant?
2006-09-22 21:51:18
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answered by Anonymous
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it is a strech mark
2006-09-22 22:08:41
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answered by Anonymous
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