Why do I have a darker line from my belly button down?

It’s likely caused by shifts in hormones. The increase in hormones causes melanin-producing cells in the skin to produce more pigment. Because the linea alba is always present (it’s just too light to be seen), the increased pigment makes the line very obvious. For most people, the line will disappear on its own.

When do you get a dark line on your belly when pregnant?

It is usually about ¼ to ½ inch wide and stretches vertically down your belly from the pubis to the umbilicus. The pregnancy line or linea nigra usually grows darker as your pregnancy develops. Although it can show earlier, this pregnancy line typically shows up around the 5th month of pregnancy.

What is the line below belly button when pregnant?

Increased melanin production is what makes your skin change color during pregnancy. At some point during your second trimester, you may notice a dark brown line running down the middle of your abdomen, between your belly button and pubic area. This line is called the linea alba.

What is the line from my belly button down?

The linea nigra is a dark, vertical line running down your belly. Also called the pregnancy line, it shows up in most pregnancies, but is more noticeable in women with dark skin or hair.

What if your belly button doesn’t pop out during pregnancy?

If it happens to you, don’t worry. It in no way indicates a problem. And your belly button will probably return to normal after your pregnancy. It’s usually painless — other than when the extended belly button rubs on clothing.

Is my belly button connected to my baby?

As you can see, it is not attached to anything in the body. The belly button is where the umbilical cord attaches to the fetus, connecting the developing baby to the placenta.

What is the black line on your belly during pregnancy?

The linea nigra is a dark, vertical line on your belly that appears during pregnancy. Latin for “black line,” the linea nigra usually extends from your belly button down to your pubic area. In some women it also extends upwards from the belly button.

Is the line between the belly button and pelvic bone black?

How does linea nigra look like? To say specifically, the position of the dark colored line, linea nigra is between belly button and pelvic bone. The term- linea nigra is a Latin word, which means black line; however, in reality, it is not black in all cases.

Where is the line on the stomach when not pregnant?

Most often, the line is visible between the belly button and the pubic area. However, it can be visible above the belly button into the upper abdomen. The linea nigra most often appears during pregnancy, but the line is actually always present. When it’s not visible, it’s called the linea alba.

When does the white line on your belly appear?

As hormone levels rise, a noticeable linea nigra develops, usually by the middle of pregnancy. In fact, this line on your belly was always there but wasn’t visible. That line is called the linea alba (white line). When it darkens, the linea alba becomes the linea nigra.