Pregnancy Podcast22 Loka 2025

Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly

You may notice a dark line running down the center of your belly during pregnancy. This is known as the linea nigra. What causes it to appear? Does it mean something about your baby? And will it really fade after birth? This episode answers several listener questions and explores the science behind this mysterious line, what influences how dark it gets, and whether there's anything you can do to prevent it.

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