A.S. asks from South Elgin, IL on February 14, 2008
When Does My "Pregnancy Line" Go Away?
Hi Ladies,
Looking for some information... My little one is 11 weeks old. At the end of my pregnancy I developed the typical "preganacy line" vertically down my stomach. I know, I know there's a formal name for it, but you all know what I am referring to... Anyhow, when did all of yours fade? If at all. Mine is still there, slightly lighter, but still there.
I know this is the least of things I should be concerned about, but just curious.
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T.S. answers from Chicago on February 18, 2008
A.,
I have a 41/2 month old and I still have my line. I think with my first one it took something like 7 months to go away.
Hope that helps.
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J.H. answers from Chicago on February 15, 2008
Not really sure but my son is 5 months old and mine is still there, it has faded a little but still really noticable to me.
P.P. answers from Chicago on February 14, 2008
My baby is almost nine months old now, and my line is just barely visible. I'm hoping that it totally disappears by swimsuit season. I'm also hoping my belly fat disappears by then:)
A.N. answers from Chicago on February 15, 2008
My daughter is 6 months old and I STILL have mine. It is lighter but its still there. Not sure if it ever totally goes away. I guess I am thankful for this rather than stretch marks:)
J.O. answers from Peoria on February 15, 2008
A.,
I remember it taking a 3-4 months, but you will continue to notice it fading more and more and eventually no longer be there. I wouldn't worry about it, it will go away!
T.S. answers from Chicago on February 18, 2008
A.,
I have a 41/2 month old and I still have my line. I think with my first one it took something like 7 months to go away.
Hope that helps.
J.M. answers from Champaign on February 15, 2008
I think my pregnancy line disappeared about 9 months after I had my daughter. I asked my doctor about it and she said "it will take so long to go away, that you will have forgotten about it!"
A.K. answers from Milwaukee on February 16, 2008
I think linea nigra typically fades a lot but may never go away completely. I still have mine if I look for it and my son is just 1. If you weren't looking you wouldn't really notice though. I would say give it 9 months or so. I am an OB RN and see them a lot! Congrats
N.P. answers from Chicago on February 15, 2008
I honestly can't remember, probably a couple-few months but it typically goes away. :)
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