A patient who is in the second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she has developed a darkening of the line in the midline of her abdomen from the symphysis pubis to the umbilicus. What other expected changes during pregnancy might she also notice?

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Reddish streaks called striae on the abdomen are a common occurrence during pregnancy due to stretching of the skin. Lightening of the nipples and areolas may also occur, but this is not directly related to the midline darkening. Decrease in hair thickness and small purplish dots on the face and arms are not typical changes during pregnancy.

A Patient Who Is in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy