im 7 months preggy, and have a straight brown line going from bottom of belly to well over my belly button... anyone no what this means?
2007-12-22 08:11:46 · 12 answers · asked by smartypants 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's called linea nigra
This is a dark, vertical line, up to a centimetre wide, that appears down the middle of your stomach, often crossing the navel. It tends to appear around the second trimester and is caused by pigmentation in the skin where your abdominal muscles stretch and slightly separate to accommodate your baby as it grows.
This line of pigmentation will fade within a few weeks of delivery, although you may need to give it a gentle rub to remove any dry skin. You will notice that other areas with pigmentation - such as your nipples, moles and freckles - may darken too but this will also fade with time.
2007-12-22 08:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by elsie1912 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
The line on your pregnant belly is called the linea negra. This line is caused from hormones in your body. An old wives tale includes that this only happens to the mother of boys, but I'd personally have to disagree, being as I have five daughters and still had this line every time.
Typically it runs from your pubic bone to the top of your fundus, externally where your belly stops growing. It may be darker or lighter than others but is usually always present. It will fade after you give birth.
2007-12-22 08:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by Marie C 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have had 1 child and am about to have another one any day now. I am tall and skinny. I have never had that dark line and many many many women with different body shapes don't get it either. In fact there is a better chance that you may never even get it! I've only seen it on 1 person and she was having twins. Don't sweat it. Ask your doc for more info about it if ya still want a deeper explination about that line. Good Luck!!
2016-04-10 13:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called the linea nigra (black line). It is very common, and just caused by your hormones affecting your skin tone. You have probably noticed your nipples are larger and darker too. Some women get like a big freckle across the middle of the face too.
It all goes away once the baby is born.
2007-12-22 08:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by I love my angels 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its called the linea nigra, not everyone gets it, I didnt. it will fade away a few weeks after you deliver.
At least youve only got the line, I had a horrible hairy belly when i was pregnant, baby fuzzy hair all over it, it used to totally freak out the blokes at work! ha ha!
2007-12-22 08:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Again i cant remember what it is called i got it at 3months pregnant it has to do with hormones all i know is that what ever it is called it is ??? nigra cant remeber the first part of the word
2007-12-22 08:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by falkirkmum 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what it means but between me and everyone I know , together we have about 50 kids and we all got the same line in every pregnancy.
2007-12-22 08:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by MS. MINK 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
linea nigra.
Its normal, no need to worry about it.
Ive had it..Some people told me that it waz like a stretch marks,since i didnt had any stretch marks but i had that.
2007-12-22 08:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by Karen B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont know what its called or why it appears but don't worry it happens to every pregnant woman its normal and will dissapear after you've had the baby
2007-12-22 08:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by silent assasin 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Perfectly normal - can't recall what its called, but loads of women get it! You may also get a darker mark on your face.
2007-12-22 08:15:46 · answer #10 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋