I've started noticing some stretch marks appearing as my belly grows. What are the best ways to deal with stretch marks during pregnancy and after delivery? Looking for tips and product recommendations.
Honestly, who has the energy to worry about stretch marks when you are only getting two hours of sleep? I just slapped on some basic petroleum jelly whenever my tummy felt dry. Keep it simple and save your energy for the baby!
The absolute best way to handle stretch marks is keeping the skin elastic with shea butter or olive oil. Apply it right after your bath when the skin is damp. Remember, they are very common, so don't let it stress you out.
I kept my skin hydrated with Bio-Oil, but my main focus was managing my thyroid levels with regular doctor visits. Keeping your overall health and hormones in check is what really matters. Don't worry too much about the marks, they are normal.
I am currently in my 7th month and starting to see red lines on my lower belly. I have been using cocoa butter daily but it still feels so dry. Does anyone have a specific cream that actually worked for them?
After my C-section, my focus shifted entirely to healing my incision, so stretch marks became the last thing on my mind. I just used a simple, gentle moisturizer on my belly during recovery. They eventually faded to light silver lines on their own.
Looking back now that my baby is a toddler, those marks don't even bother me anymore. I used regular body butter during pregnancy to stop the dry itch. They have faded so much over time, so please don't worry about them.
It is so hard to watch your body change so fast, and I used to feel sad looking at my stretch marks. But now when I look at them, I see the beautiful home my baby had. Just apply coconut oil to soothe the itching and be gentle with yourself.
At 35 weeks, my belly looks like a road map! I've given up on trying to prevent them and just use coconut oil so I don't scratch my skin off. Wear them like a badge of honor, we are almost at the finish line!
