What is the best way to avoid stretch marks while pregnant?
jenny c asked:
I have stretch marks on my legs and ******* from puberty so its not like I should even care, but I want to avoid getting stretch marks on my stomach while pregnant.
I have stretch marks on my legs and ******* from puberty so its not like I should even care, but I want to avoid getting stretch marks on my stomach while pregnant.
What works? Any special lotions? Just not gaining a lot of weight too fast?
Any advice?
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February 16th, 2009 at 2:27 am
I think some people are just more prone to stretch marks than others. I recommend using a lotion twice a day for the entire pregnancy. It might help, and it might not.
Try not to gain quickly, but that is tough. The stretch marks do fade a bit over time. There are new things on the market, for lots of money, that say they help stretch marks. I have never tried them so don’t know if they work.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
real cocoa butter will help.. there is no way to stop them from happening but that will help
February 18th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I got HUGE with my two babies and did not get a single stretch mark. I alternated slathering my belly with pure Sweet Almond Oil and Shea Butter. I would walk around ***** while they soaked in and then get dressed a hald hour later. I was a little slippery (hee hee) but not a stretch mark at all!!
Good luck to you!!!
February 20th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Ok this might sound weird, but just rub olive oil on your stomach twice a day. When you wake up and before you go to bed. It’s cheaper than the special lotions and it works. It also has no smell to it. You should rub it into your stomach, breasts, thighs, and wherever else you think you might get stretch marks. It works for me.
February 20th, 2009 at 5:43 am
stretch marks are pretty much almost like a genetic thing, you’re either going to get them or you don’t. there is no way to prevent them or make them better.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
If your prone to get them there is nothing you can do.To lessen them a good cocoa butter will help a little
February 25th, 2009 at 7:32 am
I never got any until I was well past 20 weeks. I have had gradual weight gain throughout my whole pregnancy and have used cocoa butter & biooil several times a day for months now. i am now 37 weeks pregnant and have lots all below belly button so wouldn’t advise these products!!!I think they would have been a lot worse though if I hadn’t used anything though. happy stretching!!
February 26th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Are you serious?!?!?!?!? lol! Honey there’s practically no way to avoid them! Good luck!
AJ
February 26th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Don’t scratch your belly when you itch that will give you stretch marks galore. Rub your belly with your whole hand avoid using your nails.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:30 am
i went to lamas classes with my wife and was told baby oil on belly uper thighs and bottom was the best
March 1st, 2009 at 2:57 pm
The best thing you can do while the pregnancy and after if you get stretch marks is the COCOA BUTTER, but it has to be 100% natural. After I had my son I had a lot of purple stretch marks I have been wearing COCA BUTTER for like a month and they are fading, because one thing they will never come off, but at least they are smoother with the cocoa butter. Try Palmer’s or just plain whole cocoa butter. oh and wear it EVERYDAY. Consistency makes the difference
Good luck!
March 1st, 2009 at 4:09 pm
There really is no way. I only gained 20lbs with my baby, I exercised, drank tons of water, ate great and used tons of lotions and oils every single day. I did everything, it just depends on your skin.
March 4th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I’ve read that it’s a genetic thing. It’s weird because I have stretch marks from puberty too on my legs and thighs. However, as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I bought some Palmer’s Itch Spray which has vitamin E and cocoa butter. Before I dry myself off and get out of the shower, I spray it all over my stomach and ******* and just let the oil absorb into my skin for a few minutes. After that, I pat dry. I do this twice a week and my skin is always soft and smooth. I am almost 7 months and I’m pretty big, but I don’t have one stretch mark on my belly (knock on wood). My mom is smaller than me, had 4 kids and never got any stretch marks at all. I’m not sure why I got them on my legs and thighs, but not on my stomach. Either way, I’m thankful!
Good luck!!!
March 6th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I’m seven months pregnant with my second child, this time round i’ve been using palmers cocoa butter pregnancy stretch mark cream (it doesn’t smell like chocolate). So far so good. Bio Oil is really good post pregnancy to help stretch marks fade.
March 7th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I also have stretch marks from puberty… on my ******* and hips… but managed to stay stretch mark free during pregnancy (despite gaining 45 lbs!). My secret — Stay hydrated! Rub a moisturizing oil onto your skin while it’s still damp… everyday when you get out of the shower. And, most importantly, DON’T SCRATCH! (And remember not to scratch your tummy after delivery either… you can still get stretch marks after your baby is born for the first few weeks)
Worked for me! And ALL of the women in my family usually get stretch marks.
Best wishes!
March 10th, 2009 at 1:22 am
you can’t avoid it!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
You can try all the lotions, but for some of us petite women, there is not much you can do. Obviously not gaining a lot of weight helps, but if you have a small frame, and your belly can only grow out, you might find it impossible not to have a few stretch marks. For me the worst stretch marks are on my rear, but the skin on my stomach was stretched so bad that only surgery will fix it. I went from 5′5″ and 108lbs to 165lbs. I have now lost all the weight, but my stretch skin will need some professional help! LoL!
March 15th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Sorry, there is no way to prevent stretch marks and since you are prone to them already you will get them during your pregnancy. Stretch marks are caused by the pulling my ligament tissue beneath the skin and are hereditary. But still use a good moisturizing lotion on your belly to ease the itching and drying of you belly skin.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
The severity of stretch marks depends on the elasticity of the skin. It’s all hereditary, NO cream, lotion, herbs, etc will change that…Congrats on the baby!!!
March 17th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Dunno if it works but,