There is a black line on the belly when you are not pregnant

Many women want to know if it is normal to have a black line on their belly when they are not pregnant? The appearance of black vertical lines on the belly after pregnancy is caused by the increase in estrogen secretion in the body. This is a very common pregnancy reaction, so pregnant women don’t need to worry too much. This situation will disappear after delivery as the secretion of estrogen decreases. Let’s learn about the black line on the pregnancy belly.

1. Is there a black vertical line on the belly? Is it pregnancy?

As the uterus gradually grows larger during pregnancy and the adrenal cortex secretes more glucocorticoids, the hormone breaks down elastin and causes the elastic fibers to denature. In addition, the tension on the pregnant woman's abdominal skin increases, causing the elastic fiber layer of the skin to rupture, resulting in numerous purple or reddish irregular, parallel, slightly concave stripes, called stretch marks, which often appear in primiparas. Old stretch marks are silvery and shiny and appear in multiparous women. 70% to 90% of pregnant women will develop stretch marks, but some people do not.

The reason for the formation of the pregnancy line is actually a normal pregnancy reaction. It is the imbalance of progesterone and estrogen secretion in the body, which makes the pigmentation darker and more heavily precipitated, resulting in pigmentation on the surface of female skin. 90% of pregnant mothers will have a pregnancy line, which will disappear naturally once formed. However, if you do not get enough rest during the confinement period, it may not be able to recover on its own and must undergo professional repair to make the pigmentation gradually become lighter, paler, or even disappear. There is this line on the human abdomen, which is our normal physiological line. However, when you are not pregnant, this line is very light for most people and it is difficult to distinguish. However, some people also have a faint black line when they are not pregnant. If you want to deal with it, you need to go to the hospital.

2. What to eat in the first few months of pregnancy

Most pregnant women will experience severe morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy. Expectant mothers with mild morning sickness may occasionally experience nausea and vomiting, which may occur once every few days. Some expectant mothers have strong reactions. They vomit whatever they eat, and they will vomit even if they don’t eat. The vomiting is no longer limited to the morning, but they vomit “anytime and anywhere.” In early pregnancy, you should pay attention to the following dietary principles:

1. Choose foods that stimulate appetite. Most women in early pregnancy have a decreased appetite or a change in taste. Whether it is sour, spicy, salty or bland, you should cater to the pregnant mother's preferences and not avoid too many foods. The purpose is to ensure that the pregnant mother can get adequate nutrition.

2. Choose foods that are easily digestible. Such as porridge, dry bread, steamed buns, biscuits, sweet potatoes, etc., can reduce vomiting.

3. Eat when you want to, and eat small meals frequently. Especially for pregnant mothers who have severe pregnancy reactions, don't be bound by meal times, just eat whenever you want. For example, before going to bed and when getting up early, eating a few biscuits, bread or other snacks while sitting on the bed can reduce vomiting and increase food intake. 4. Supplement 400-600 micrograms of folic acid every day. When the fetus implants in the mother's uterus, the neural tube begins to differentiate and develop. In order to avoid fetal neural tube defects, it is particularly important for women to start taking folic acid supplements when planning their pregnancy.