Nobody wants to develop stretch marks, but when you’re pregnant you know that, along with fatigue, backaches, skin stretch and frequent urination, stretch marks are inevitable. Let’s find out how to prevent stretch mark during pregnancy.
The reality is between 75 to 90 percent of all pregnant women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Generally, stretch marks appear in buttocks and stomach area, however stretch marks also can show up on other areas that tend to get larger during pregnancy such as the upper thighs, breasts and even arms All of this depends on the amount of weight gain, your genetic history, and whether or not you make a concerted effort to prevent stretch marks.
So what can you do to beat the odds and prevent stretch marks? Below are some simple stuff that you can do to prevent ugly stretch marks!
- Eat a healthy. Consume balanced diet that keeps your weight gain within range of 25 to 35 pounds. Aim for a controlled and steady weight gain, without any wild upward swings, will let your skin stretch at a steady rate.
- Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important for your health and healthy skin.
- Take your vitamins. This is to ensure proper nutritional status for your healthy skin.
- Keep skin moisturized. These moisturizers will help keep your skin supple and elastic plus serve as “food” for your skin. The various vitamins and oils used to create these formulas are designed to help enhance collagen production and support the dermis, to keep skin intact despite the rigorous stretching.
Remember, post delivery period is important as well. The dramatic weight loss makes your skin vulnerable to stretch marks once again. In addition, you certainly need to keep your whole body strong to cope with the stresses of recovery from childbirth and the demanding duties of motherhood.
If you do follow all of these guidelines yet still develop stretch marks, don’t worry. With time, stretch marks will fade to small silvery lines, and become much less noticeable.
Congratulations on your pregnancy, and best wishes for a healthy baby!
