Actress from 'La reina del flow' showed the effects of pregnancy: 'I am full of spots, but it is part of the process'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Colombian actress Carolina Ramírez shared her experiences with pregnancy-related skin changes, specifically melasma.
- The 42-year-old actress embraced the physical transformations, including spots and stretch marks, as part of the process of carrying her child.
- Ramírez, who previously struggled with infertility, expressed her joy and gratitude for becoming a mother at this stage of her life.
Colombian actress Carolina Ramírez, beloved for her roles in "La hija del mariachi," "La Pola," and "La reina del flow," has openly shared the realities of her pregnancy journey. At 42, Ramírez is expecting her first child and has been candid about both the joys and the less-discussed physical changes that accompany gestation. In a recent Instagram post, she bravely addressed the topic of melasma, commonly known as the "mask of pregnancy," which has caused dark spots to appear on her face.
I am full of spots, melasma everywhere, but it is part of the process, it comes with the package, but it doesn't matter; I look at my belly and it goes away; this will also go away.
Ramírez's willingness to show her unfiltered self resonates deeply with many. She explained that while she is "full of spots, melasma everywhere," she views it as an integral part of the process. "It comes with the package, but it doesn't matter; I look at my belly and it goes away; this will also go away," she shared, demonstrating a powerful acceptance of her body's transformations. She also extended this acceptance to potential stretch marks, stating, "Welcome the spots and stretch marks; although I do everything to avoid them, if they arrive, welcome them. If this comes with a baby, let them all come."
Welcome the spots and stretch marks; although I do everything to avoid them, if they arrive, welcome them. If this comes with a baby, let them all come.
This openness is particularly poignant given Ramírez's past struggles with infertility. She has spoken previously about her journey, the medical interventions, and the emotional toll it took. Her current pregnancy, achieved after years of trying, is a deeply cherished experience. "I know there are many women who live that frustration of not being able to have children. And I was there... I did everything medically necessary and it didn't happen," she confided to Marie Claire Colombia. Now, as she prepares to welcome her baby, Ramírez embodies a profound sense of fulfillment, both personally and professionally, celebrating this long-awaited motherhood with grace and authenticity.
I know there are many women who live that frustration of not being able to have children. And I was there, you understand me? I did everything medically necessary and it didn't happen.
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.