got these dark stretch marks on my tummy in the last few months and theyre quite visible. Will they fade after delivery or stay like this forever? someone who has been through it pls tell.
Haan, starting mein wo thode dark and purple dikhte hain, par delivery ke baad dhire-dhire kafi light ho jaate hain, na. Bilkul gayab toh nahi hote, par unka rang fika pad jata hai so stress mat lo.
Actually, they don't completely vanish, yaar, but they turn into very light white or silver lines after a few months. Just keep your belly well moisturized with bio-oil or basic coconut oil post-delivery.
The darker pigment eventually fades to a silvery-white shade over several months as hormones settle. While many creams claim to erase them, consulting a dermatologist or your gynac for safe postpartum skincare is the best approach.
My skin took a long time to heal after my difficult delivery, and my marks faded very slowly. If you plan to apply any medicated creams to lighten them while breastfeeding, please check with your doctor first to make sure it's safe.
Look, those marks are just beautiful proof of how your body stretched to grow your baby. Don't stress over them right now; they will naturally fade from dark to light silver over time anyway. Wear them with pride!
I also worry about this sometimes, but I've seen my sister's dark marks fade to light silver lines over a year. They don't disappear completely, but they definitely become much lighter and less noticeable.
