Title: Chloasma (the mask of pregnancy)
Course: Antenatal Care Part 1 - Ethiopia (Full)

Chloasma (the mask of pregnancy)

You already know what chloasma looks like from Study Session 8. Reassure the woman that the dark colouration is not harmful and that usually most of the colour goes away after the birth. A woman may be able to avoid developing dark areas on her face by wearing a hat when she goes out in the sun.