These dark patches on my cheeks and forehead have come up so much in this pregnancy, my face looks so uneven now. I keep hoping it fades once baby comes. For those who had it, did it actually go away after delivery?
It commonly improves once the hormones normalise after birth, though not always completely. If it bothers you, a dermatologist can suggest pregnancy safe options later. For now, sun protection really helps prevent it from worsening.
For most women it lightens a lot after pregnancy once hormones settle, but it can take months and sometimes stays a bit. Sunscreen is your best friend, sun makes it darker. Dont stress, it usually improves.
Mine faded a lot in the months after delivery but didnt fully vanish on its own. It's so common, the dark patches are from the pregnancy hormones. Give it time post delivery, and a dermat can help if it lingers.
Beta dont worry about the dark patches, mine also came on the cheeks. After baby it slowly became light. Stay out of strong sun and cover your face, it gets better with time.
