Started getting these reddish lines on my tummy and sides in the last few weeks, im in third tri. they dont hurt but i really dont want them to stay forever. what worked for u all?
I felt so bad when they first showed up on my belly, like why me. But ek baat samjhi, they are normal and almost everyone gets them. I just moisturised regularly and made peace with it, they are way lighter now.
Beta in our time we used to massage with badam oil or malai on the tummy. It keeps the skin soft so it stretches better. Just do a small patch test first na, and if skin itches a lot do mention to your doctor.
Honestly nothing fully removes them, dont believe the cream ads. What helped me was keeping skin oiled daily, I used plain coconut oil morning and night. They fade a lot after delivery on their own, mine became thin silvery lines by 6 months.
Dont waste money on those expensive stretch mark creams yaar, total marketing. A simple coconut or olive oil bottle works the same. Save that money, you will need it for baby stuff trust me.
From what my gynac told me, stretch marks depend a lot on genetics and how much weight you gain, oils just help with itching and dryness. Staying hydrated and gradual weight gain helps a bit. They cant be fully cured but they do fade over time.
Arre dont stress over these, they are like a little badge of growing your baby. Keep your skin moisturised and drink lots of water, thats it. Post delivery they fade so much you wont even notice.
