Does coconut oil help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy?

Question

My belly is growing fast now and ive started seeing some light lines coming on the sides. My MIL keeps saying just put nariyal tel daily and it wont happen. Does it actually work or is it just a myth yaar?

Shweta Thakur · Answer

Humare yahan toh sab nariyal tel hi lagate hain pet par. Yeh skin ko bohot soft rakhta hai aur khujli kam karta hai. Aap bhi roz nahaane ke baad lagao, bohot fayda milega.

Shikha Mishra · Answer

During my consultations at the hospital, the dermatologist there told me that while coconut oil keeps skin hydrated, stretch marks are mostly genetic. They advised me to just use a good moisturizer to soothe the itching.

Smriti Iyengar · Answer

I am currently in my 6th month and started getting so much itching on my belly! I have been using coconut oil daily, but does it really prevent the marks or just stop the itching?

Aneeta Sahni · Answer

Coconut oil is generally safe, but please ask your gynac before applying any heavy oils or creams if you have sensitive skin. Some people get rashes, so better to be safe and take their advice.

Madhu Gokhale · Answer

Let me be very direct with you: coconut oil is great for the dry, itchy skin, but it won't stop stretch marks if your genetics say otherwise. I used it religiously for my first and still got them, but it definitely helps with the itching!