Preventing stretch marks during pregnancy
Is there a woman in the world who has not suffered from stretch marks whilst pregnant? I certainly have never come across one! Preventing stretch marks during pregnancy is probably not the first priority of a woman who has fallen pregnant. However as her pregnancy progresses and she begins to notice small stretch marks forming, she may start wondering how to rid herself of these distasteful skin anomalies.
Stretch marks start showing on a pregnant woman when she is about six months pregnant. This is due to the stomach expanding, which of course causes the skin to stretch. In addition to the stomach area, other areas a woman may get stretch marks includes the hips, thighs, buttocks, breasts and upper arms.
Your genes as well as your skin tone, diet history, skin condition and the amount of weight you gain during pregnancy will all determine if and how many stretch marks you will get. Thin people may be at greater chance of seeing stretch marks appear while pregnant, as there is less skin to stretch.
Preventing stretch marks during pregnancy begins before you fall pregnant. Although you can’t help your genes and skin type, you can keep your skin well moisturized at all times. You can also watch your diet and eat healthy skin foods such as foods that contain antioxidants - fruits (berries of any sort are great), vegetables and leafy greens are essential. Also drink plenty of water as this helps the general health of the skin.
Another way of preventing stretch marks during pregnancy is to watch your weight while pregnant. It is inevitable that you will put on weight while pregnant, however you should be careful not to completely blow out as this is when the stretch marks will appear. Watch what you eat, and do gentle exercise to stop that fat from building up.
Preventing stretch marks during pregnancy can be assisted by taking vitamins. Multi vitamins are a good idea, but do see your doctor as pregnant women need to watch what sort and how many vitamins they take per day.
If you take the above precautions, you are going to lessen your chances of getting stretch marks while pregnant. DO not worry too much if you see some appear, most will tend to fade within six months to a year after you have had your baby.