For several days, the photos of pregnant Rihanna published by the magazine Vogue US have been strongly decried. Internet users noticed that the pregnancy line at the level of the belly of the singer had been erased. However, the appearance of this mark called “linea nigra” is a natural phenomenon. Explanations.
- During pregnancy, other areas of the body, such as nipples, moles and freckles, may also darken.
- The melanotropic hormone secreted by the placenta is also responsible for the mask of pregnancy.
On January 31, the world discovered that Rihanna and her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, were expecting their first child. Since then, the singer from Barbados proudly displays her pregnancy and does not try to hide her round belly. “I hope we can succeed in redefining what is considered ‘decent’ for pregnant women. My body is doing incredible things right now and I refuse to be ashamed of it. This time must be a celebration. Why hide your pregnancy? she said in an interview with the magazine US Vogue published on April 12.
On social networks, many Internet users have welcomed the words of the popstar. Others criticized the photos that accompanied his interview. The reason: The magazine touched up and erased the dark line that appears on Rihanna’s belly. “Why did Vogue photoshop Rihanna’s pregnancy line like that?”. “Stunning. Am I the only one who noticed that Vogue photoshopped the linea nigra on her stomach? It’s a natural occurrence during pregnancy and I find it disturbing that they felt the need to do this …”. These are the comments written by Internet users on Twitter.
A brown line linked to hormonal changes
This brown line, called “linea nigra”, appears on the belly of pregnant women. It is a benign pigmentation that extends from the pubis to the sternum. This mark can occur at any time during pregnancy, and even as early as the first trimester. This line is common among future mothers, but not all women who are expecting a child are affected.
The “linea nigra” is caused by an increase in the melanotropic hormone secreted by the placenta. It is brown in color because of melanin, a pigment that determines skin color. This mark goes less unnoticed for women with dark skin, because for the latter, the line is darker. This mark fades naturally, little by little, after the birth of her child. The duration of his disappearance depends on each woman.
