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Linea Nigra

Linea nigra refers to the pregnancy line. Around the middle of pregnancy, there appears a dark line running down the front of the abdomen. Soon after the baby is born, this linea nigra tends to fade away. Linea nigra is not harmful to you or your baby, so it does not require any treatment.

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How to treat linea nigra?

Query: Hello doctor, My period was late by five days this month. I was really worried, but it came later. I noticed a squeezing feeling in my abdomen sometimes during my period. My flow was normal, not too heavy, with moderate pain in my lower back and waist. But I noticed something and worried it might b...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from anxiety about a pregnancy-related line called the linea alba. According to the picture provided here (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the picture quality is not cle...  Read Full »

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