I've noticed my armpits have become much darker since I got pregnant. Is this a normal change during pregnancy, or should I be concerned? I'm a bit self-conscious about it.
I remember crying looking at my dark neck and armpits, feeling so self-conscious. But please be gentle on yourself, your body is doing something beautiful. It is all temporary and will fade, honestly.
Hormones cause this, but sometimes sudden skin darkening can also be linked to insulin resistance. Since I had gestational diabetes, my doctor told me to keep an eye on it. Just mention it to your gynac during your next visit to be sure.
This is called hyperpigmentation and is caused by increased melanin due to pregnancy hormones. I tracked this on my app and found it's extremely common. It usually fades post-pregnancy, so no need to buy expensive creams.
It's completely normal hormonal changes, I had it too! I just focused on my daily light walks and yoga (with my doctor's okay) to keep my mind off these changes. It will go away on its own.
Beta, this is very common in pregnancy. You can apply a little raw milk or besan gently, but don't scrub too hard. It will naturally get better after the baby comes.
Don't worry, it's just those crazy pregnancy hormones! 🙈 Mine got super dark too, but it totally cleared up a few months after delivery. Just hang in there!
