Have you ever wondered why some women get a hairy belly when they are pregnant?

I do not know about you, but, when I was much younger, this made me wonder - I used to ask myself the question, 'Why do some women get a hairy belly when they are pregnant? If you are still wondering, find out why.......................

Answer

Your body has a great deal to cope with during pregnancy so naturally there are some changes that may take you by surprise - including a hairy belly or the appearance of a dark vertical line on your stomach. But there is no need to be alarmed.

Mum-of-two and women's health expert, Dr Catherine Hood (who's also an advisor for Dentinox) answers your hairy belly and linea nigra questions:

Why do some women get a hairy belly when they are pregnant?

In short, this changes in the body is due to hormones. Hairs on our body are usually in one of two phases; either growing and then falling out, or resting. At any time about 90% of our hair is growing and only 10% resting. During pregnancy, however, increased hormone levels push more hairs into the resting phase. This means fewer hairs are falling out and so you appear to have thicker hair. This excess hair is usually welcome on a woman's head but it can be more alarming when there appears to be an increase in the hairs on the body too.

It is not rocket science, is it? Lol

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