Why is the pregnancy line thin at the top and thick at the bottom?

After pregnancy, the expectant mother's body becomes more and more loose. Some very thin expectant mothers gain weight in many parts of their body, especially the abdomen is getting bigger day by day, and many stretch marks will appear, especially the very dark pregnancy line in the middle of the abdomen. So why is the pregnancy line thin at the top and thick at the bottom? Let’s learn more about it with the editor below.

1. What is the reason for the thin and thick lines on the pregnancy line?

It is normal to have different pregnancy lines. Don't worry, it will disappear slowly after the baby is born. This condition is related to the female hormones in each person's body. People with more male hormones will have more body hair. There is a line on both sides of the belly button, which is thicker and deeper below the belly button than above it: it is the midline of the abdomen. After pregnancy, due to the influence of estrogen, more melanin is deposited here, so some people will have a black color on this line.

2. How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy

1. When the abdomen starts to show, it is recommended to use a belly support belt, because it can help relieve the degree of tension on the abdomen, reduce the rupture of collagen fibers and fibroblasts in the abdomen, and thus effectively prevent the appearance of stretch marks; however, it should be noted that in order to avoid affecting the entry of the fetal head into the pelvis in the late pregnancy, it is recommended to stop using the belly support belt in the last month.

2. In addition to using a belly support belt, it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling weight gain during pregnancy to prevent obesity from aggravating the formation of stretch marks. Of course, the entire weight gain during pregnancy should be controlled within 11 to 14KG. This is the best range value, which is of great help in preventing the occurrence of stretch marks.

3. It is recommended to start applying vegetable oil in the early stages of pregnancy. Do not wait until the abdomen swells and stretch marks begin to appear before starting to apply it. If you start applying it from the first day of knowing you are pregnant, it will increase the elasticity of the belly collagen and fibroblasts, which can better bear the tension of the belly in the second half of pregnancy, thereby preventing the appearance of stretch marks.

The reason why the pregnancy line is thin on the upper part and thick on the lower part has been explained above. In fact, this line is caused by the influence of female hormones, which is normal. After stretch marks appear, expectant mothers can prevent them in advance by using a belly support belt to alleviate the appearance of stretch marks. They can also apply some vegetable oils that have no side effects on the fetus.