Dark purple, linear stretch marks (striae) are common on the belly of pregnant women.
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Stretch Marks of Pregnancy (Striae of Pregnancy)  Information for adults

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Dark purple, linear stretch marks (striae) are common on the belly of pregnant women.
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Who's At Risk
Stretch marks in pregnancy usually occur in the third trimester, when the baby is growing the most. They occur more often in younger women, mothers carrying large infants, and in overweight or obese women. You have a higher risk of getting stretch marks during pregnancy if other members of your family have had them.
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Last Modified: 16 Jul 2009
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