Is it normal to have darker skin when pregnant?

Pregnant women all know that their skin will become darker after pregnancy, and the darkening will be uneven. But what makes pregnant women more panic is that in addition to the skin darkening, their private parts will also become darker. If pregnant women don’t know enough about this, they will become very nervous, thinking that there is something wrong with their bodies and are afraid that it will affect the fetus in their belly. So, is it normal for your lower body to become darker after pregnancy?

1. What to do if the areola turns dark

Why do the areolas turn black and the genitals turn black

I believe that many women often hear people say that their skin will become darker after pregnancy. But when they become pregnant, they find that not only their skin becomes darker, but even some private parts of the body become darker. What is going on? What should I do if my vaginal areola turns dark during pregnancy? Why do these private parts turn dark after pregnancy? Follow me to find the answer.

After pregnancy, the skin often becomes darker due to the production of a large number of black cells due to melanin. This is closely related to the estrogen and progesterone in the female body after pregnancy. In addition to the face, nipples and areola, abdomen, vagina, and armpits are the places where black cells are most likely to be produced. However, after giving birth, melanin will gradually decrease or disappear.

Women often develop chloasma and freckles about 3 months after pregnancy, especially the area below the eyes, but it will disappear after giving birth. These spots are not only related to the estrogen and progesterone in the pregnant woman's body, but also have a direct relationship with ultraviolet stimulation, so you must also do a good job of sun protection after pregnancy.

2. What to do if the areola turns dark

Why do the areolas turn black and the genitals turn black

The nipples, areolas and vaginas will have melanin deposits due to progesterone, making these women's private parts look dark. These are very common skin changes during pregnancy and will generally disappear on their own after giving birth. Of course, there are also many mothers who will take a long time after giving birth for the pigment to gradually shrink.

If the armpits and belly turn black, sometimes they always feel dirty, as if they were not washed clean, and a long line will appear on the belly. These will make many pregnant women feel very upset, but in fact these are all caused by the deposition of melanin after pregnancy. It is very normal for the skin and body of expectant mothers to become darker after pregnancy, so there is no need to worry too much.