Can you reduce stretch marks after pregnancy?

Question

My pet has so many stretch marks now in 3rd trimester and i know post delivery they might stay. Thoda conscious feel ho raha hai. Did anything actually help reduce them for u after baby came?

Durga Bangera · Answer

Keeping your skin hydrated helps, but staying active with gentle walking can also keep your skin toned. Do check with your doctor before starting any post-pregnancy exercise.

Hiral Banerjee · Answer

I used to massage cocoa butter on my tummy while craving chocolate! It really helped keep the skin soft and itchy-free.

Riya Jadhav · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about those marks! Almost every mom gets them, and they naturally fade to thin silver lines over time anyway.

Indira Oberoi · Answer

Don't waste money on super expensive anti-stretch mark serums. A big bottle of coconut oil or basic Nivea cream works just as well and is very pocket-friendly.

Manorama Majumdar · Answer

Before applying any fancy stretch mark creams, please check with your gynac. Some creams have ingredients that aren't safe while breastfeeding.

Nidhi Sisodiya · Answer

They are a beautiful sign of what your body created! Moisturizing regularly with extra virgin coconut oil keeps the skin soft and helps them fade.

Hansa Dalmia · Answer

Yes, they fade over time to light silver lines. Bio-oil or simple moisturizers help a lot.

Urvashi Pandey · Answer

I have heard that keeping the skin moisturized right from the early months helps a lot. It is good to be prepared beforehand.

Bhramaramba Bhati · Answer

Think of them as your baby's first doodles on you! They fade with time, so just keep moisturizing and don't worry.

Bhagyalakshmi Rajput · Answer

Actually, they don't completely disappear yaar, but they do fade a lot. Just use a good heavy moisturizer daily.

Damayanti Tanwar · Answer

After my C-section, I was very gentle with my tummy. I started applying plain olive oil after my stitches healed completely, and it really helped fade the marks.

Jayalakshmi Sachdeva · Answer

My belly looked like a roadmap after my twins! Honestly, accept them as tiger stripes, though regular coconut oil did fade mine a bit.

Avanee Parekh · Answer

Aloe vera gel and sweet almond oil are great natural remedies to soften the marks. But for any skin infections or rashes, do consult your doctor.

Vasanta Mukherjee · Answer

My mother-in-law told me to apply homemade ghee on my tummy, and honestly, it kept my skin so soft and reduced the itching.

Laveena Gowda · Answer

In my experience, no expensive cream completely removed them, but simple moisturizer kept the itching away.