Stretch marks
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My doctor recommended the use of a lotion or cream with vitamin E and to be applied at least twice daily for prevention of the stretch marks.
I would recommend Palmer's Brand Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks with Vitamin E, Collagen & Elastin. I brought it from Watson's and found that it's non-greasy, keeps my skin very smooth and so far no stretch marks.
I would recommend Palmer's Brand Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks with Vitamin E, Collagen & Elastin. I brought it from Watson's and found that it's non-greasy, keeps my skin very smooth and so far no stretch marks.
stretch marks
According to "The Girlfriends' guide to pregnancy" by Vicki Iovine, "The only sure way to guarantee that you won't get stretch marks is to make sure you are born to a woman who didn't get them, and whose mother didn't get them either." Elsewhere I have read that stopping your skin drying out by applying creams - any good moisturising cream - can help, but won't stop you getting them if you have a genetic predisposition, and some women will be lucky enough to avoid stretch marks without using creams.
According to "The Girlfriends' guide to pregnancy" by Vicki Iovine, "The only sure way to guarantee that you won't get stretch marks is to make sure you are born to a woman who didn't get them, and whose mother didn't get them either." Elsewhere I have read that stopping your skin drying out by applying creams - any good moisturising cream - can help, but won't stop you getting them if you have a genetic predisposition, and some women will be lucky enough to avoid stretch marks without using creams.
You can try the "Stretch to limit" oil/cream which you can get from Frederque and Seed.
I gathered from the others that the oil actually works better then the cream. Since I have got both of them, so I'm using the cream in the morning and the oil in the evening. So far so good!
Good luck.
I gathered from the others that the oil actually works better then the cream. Since I have got both of them, so I'm using the cream in the morning and the oil in the evening. So far so good!
Good luck.
stretch marks
Don't forget, the main area to worry about are the sides!! I mean stretch marks will most likely appear at the sides of your belly, low at your waist/hips, so concentrate your lotion or cream there! This might be obvious to some (or everyone but me), but in my first pregnancy, I only seriously put lotion on the center of my belly, since that's where the brown lines showed during the pregnancy, but these brown lines actually disappear eventually, they are not the stretch marks (shiny ripple marks, sometimes purplish) that come on the sides, and which are permanent (though they fade compared to right after giving birth).
I am now using the pot of "Body Butter" (cocoa butter) which you can get at Body Shop. Hopefully I can prevent more stretch marks in this second pregnancy!
Doris
Don't forget, the main area to worry about are the sides!! I mean stretch marks will most likely appear at the sides of your belly, low at your waist/hips, so concentrate your lotion or cream there! This might be obvious to some (or everyone but me), but in my first pregnancy, I only seriously put lotion on the center of my belly, since that's where the brown lines showed during the pregnancy, but these brown lines actually disappear eventually, they are not the stretch marks (shiny ripple marks, sometimes purplish) that come on the sides, and which are permanent (though they fade compared to right after giving birth).
I am now using the pot of "Body Butter" (cocoa butter) which you can get at Body Shop. Hopefully I can prevent more stretch marks in this second pregnancy!
Doris
Exfoliate regularly and keep your skin moisturized. Like everyone says, there's no way of preventing them completely if you have a genetic predisposition to them, but you can certainly minimize them.
I tried all kinds of creams in my first pregnancy. I liked Burt's Bees Apricot Baby oil. It makes your skin so soft and smooth, and helps keep the elasticity so you can bounce back after your pregnancy. I have just started using Origins - A Perfect World. It's definately one of the best creams I've ever used. The problem is, I'm not a huge fan of the white tea smell.
All said and done, I still got a few stretch marks during my first pregnancy, but so far, I haven't noticed any for this pregnancy.
I tried all kinds of creams in my first pregnancy. I liked Burt's Bees Apricot Baby oil. It makes your skin so soft and smooth, and helps keep the elasticity so you can bounce back after your pregnancy. I have just started using Origins - A Perfect World. It's definately one of the best creams I've ever used. The problem is, I'm not a huge fan of the white tea smell.
All said and done, I still got a few stretch marks during my first pregnancy, but so far, I haven't noticed any for this pregnancy.
agree that if you don't want stretchmarks, be born to someone who didn't get them. Aparently they are hereditary, but oils & creams can help.
anything that is natural is bound to be better. Watch out for any product that has an ingredient with the word paraben in it. So many of the current skincares are full of chemicals which dry out skin rather than nourishing it. Also watch out for the smell that's it's natural, not synthetic. Natural is more therapeutic. I'm using the STretched To The Limit oil. I love doing a massage at night - i consider it another way of bonding with the baby. i got it from bumps to babes. Love that store!
anything that is natural is bound to be better. Watch out for any product that has an ingredient with the word paraben in it. So many of the current skincares are full of chemicals which dry out skin rather than nourishing it. Also watch out for the smell that's it's natural, not synthetic. Natural is more therapeutic. I'm using the STretched To The Limit oil. I love doing a massage at night - i consider it another way of bonding with the baby. i got it from bumps to babes. Love that store!
I agree stretch marks are genetically determined. I did not apply any lotion/cream or oil with my last pregnancy and did not get any stretch mark on my belly (can't say the same for my thighs though 
). I am now in the 7th month of second my pregnancy, again I have not applied anything and do not have any stretch marks. My mother had 4 children and she does not have stretch marks. My sister has 2 children, again no stretch marks. So I truly believe that it is all genetically linked and would not advise spending too much on creams or oil.
). I am now in the 7th month of second my pregnancy, again I have not applied anything and do not have any stretch marks. My mother had 4 children and she does not have stretch marks. My sister has 2 children, again no stretch marks. So I truly believe that it is all genetically linked and would not advise spending too much on creams or oil.I've been using the Aromababy oil and I think it cost $120 - a little goes a long way so you won't have to buy more than one unless you apply it several times a day!
I know it's mostly genetic but there's no harm in using it just in case! And it feels good.
Another tip I've heard is to avoid sudden weight gain, try to keep your weight gain as steady as possible. Probably easier said than done. I'm sure binge-eating would contribute to sudden weight gain, but I'm sure I've eaten about the same throughout my pregnancy, and I gained no weight in the 5th month but 5kg in the 6th!
I know it's mostly genetic but there's no harm in using it just in case! And it feels good.
Another tip I've heard is to avoid sudden weight gain, try to keep your weight gain as steady as possible. Probably easier said than done. I'm sure binge-eating would contribute to sudden weight gain, but I'm sure I've eaten about the same throughout my pregnancy, and I gained no weight in the 5th month but 5kg in the 6th!