40-year-old Li Ai gave birth to baby boy , , naturally on May 31, and she is still in her first trimester. Less than two weeks after giving birth, Li Ai's belly became flat, and she was very satisfied to post photos of her belly before and after giving birth. Attentive fans discovered that Li Ai's belly has become flat, but there is a black line in the middle of the belly, running through the navel. It is thick below the belly button and very thin above the belly button. From thick to thin from bottom to top. This line steals the spotlight even more than a flat belly.
Many fans who have not had similar experiences are full of curiosity about this line, and have raised their own questions:
"Can't wear a bikini anymore? Does it hurt?"
"What is that line in the middle? It hurts so much!"
"Did my sister have that black line on her belly before she got pregnant?"
Fans think that this line will become a permanent mark and worry that they will not be able to wear low-waisted clothes in the future. Some think that line will be very painful, and some think that this line existed before.
A few days ago, a friend also asked a question about pregnancy line : "When did all pregnant mothers get their midline growth? I'm almost seven months old and it hasn't grown yet. Is it abnormal?"
Watch Many of you are not very familiar with the popular science knowledge of this line, so it is necessary to popularize it.
What is the black line on the belly?
The left and right sides of our body develop symmetrically, and a line will appear in the middle of the body. This is the midline, also called and the abdominal white line . Even if you are not pregnant, this midline still exists, but it is not very obvious. Not only women have this line, men also have it.
After pregnancy, under the action of progesterone, melanin is enhanced, pigmentation will occur, and the midline becomes black, which is called the "pregnancy line." In fact, it is not only pregnant mothers who will have this black midline. If the hormones change rapidly during puberty, a black midline will also appear.
Because pregnancy lines are just pigmented, they won’t hurt, but they just don’t look good to the senses.
The secret of pregnancy lines
1. Will all pregnant mothers develop pregnancy lines?
Not all pregnant mothers have a black midline of pregnancy. Even those who do have a pregnancy line may have early or late pregnancy lines, and their appearance is varied.
2. Do all pregnancy lines look the same?
There is no fixed standard for the appearance of the pregnancy line, and there is a huge gap between pregnant mothers. Some are thicker and some are thinner. Some are very dark and some are very light. Some are curved and some are straight.
3. What is the color of the pregnancy line related to?
- It is related to the sensitivity of pregnant mothers to hormones: The formation of pregnancy lines is related to progesterone. Pregnant mothers are sensitive to hormones, and the color will be darker.
- It is related to the skin tension of the pregnant mother: If the pregnant mother's belly is greatly stretched, the skin becomes tight, and the thinner the skin tissue, the easier it is for pigmentation to occur. Therefore, if the belly is not very big and the belly is thick, the black midline will appear later or even not at all.
- is related to the sensitivity of pregnant mothers to pigment cells: Pregnant mothers with darker skin are more sensitive to the reaction of pigment cells, and the color will be darker. I have a friend with very fair skin, and her midline is not very obvious.
4. What is the function of the pregnancy line?
- Medical function: Medically speaking, the pregnancy line is located in the middle of the abdomen and can be used as an important symbol of anatomy.
- Can't tell whether it's a boy or a girl: As for what some friends think, it's okay to see a boy or a girl. In fact, there is no scientific reason. There are many people who don't have a pregnancy midline, so how to judge, so this is just a conversation piece after dinner.
5. Appearance time and disappearance time
Pregnancy lines generally appear in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, but they will not always exist and will gradually fade away 6-12 months after delivery. So friends who want to wear low-waisted clothes don’t have to worry about it.
How to avoid or reduce pregnancy lines
Because the formation of pregnancy lines is related to progesterone and skin tension, the amount of progesterone cannot be controlled. You can avoid or reduce pregnancy lines by controlling skin elasticity and weight.
1. Increase skin elasticity
When preparing for pregnancy, pay attention to exercise and do more belly-stretching exercises. Pay attention to eating more protein-rich foods and vitamin-rich foods to increase skin elasticity.
2. Control weight
Control weight gain to prevent your belly from being stretched too much. During pregnancy, continue to exercise, eat a balanced diet, eat less high-fat foods, and eat well and with comprehensive nutrition. It is ideal to control your weight within 10-15 kg throughout pregnancy.
In short, although the pregnancy line looks unsightly, it does not cause pain and will not always exist. It is just a phased product, so there is no need to worry about it. There is nothing magical about pregnancy lines, so don’t take it too seriously.
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