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How to get rid of stretch marks during pregnancy
Waiting for the baby is a happy time, but it can be overshadowed by minor troubles in the form of stretch marks that appear on the skin of the expectant mother. How to minimize the risk of these unpleasant white lines and get rid of existing stretch marks that appeared during pregnancy?
How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy?
Why do stretch marks appear during pregnancy?
Stretch marks, or striae, occur with a sharp gain or loss of weight and hormonal imbalance: micro-tears appear on the skin, due to its lack of elasticity. Microtrauma has the form of stripes – from thin, barely noticeable, to wide enough, a centimeter or more thick.
At first, they are pink-purple in color, and then the tears are replaced with tissue similar to that formed with scars, and stretch marks turn white.
During pregnancy (especially in the later stages), the body of the expectant mother changes quite rapidly, preparing for the birth of the baby: the chest and abdomen increase, the hips become wider
This rapid increase in volume is the cause of stretch marks.
Stretch marks during pregnancy are very common and often appear in a matter of days, a few weeks before childbirth.
How to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?
All doctors and cosmetologists unanimously repeat: it is very difficult to get rid of an already existing cosmetic defect, it is easier to prevent its appearance. How to get rid of stretch marks during pregnancy?
- First, take good care of your skin to help it maintain the necessary elasticity and good turgor. To do this, you need to nourish and moisturize it daily, applying the product to the skin of the whole body. For this you can use special products available in pharmacies and cosmetic supermarkets, or – if you are afraid of allergic reactions and prefer purely natural products – pure cocoa or shea butter.
- Secondly, try not to gain weight abruptly. Your diet should be balanced and nutritious, but you should not eat for two – the extra pounds gained will harm both you and your baby.
- Third, help your body handle the increasing stress. To avoid overstretching the skin and the appearance of stretch marks in late pregnancy, wear a special tummy support bandage. Remember: it is possible to select it and determine the time of wearing a bandage only after consulting a doctor!
Take care of yourself and your future baby correctly, and may this wonderful time not be overshadowed by any troubles!