How to get rid of stretch marks during pregnancy?

Question

I'm worried about getting stretch marks during my pregnancy. What are some effective ways to prevent or get rid of stretch marks that might appear as my belly grows?

Aishwarya Vohra · Answer

Honestly, see these tiger stripes as beautiful marks of your journey to motherhood. But yes, keeping the belly moist with shea butter or bio-oil really helps soothe the itchiness.

Asha Pawar · Answer

Meri mummy toh bolti thi ki bas halka coconut oil lagao nahane ke baad. MIL bhi bolti thi ki skin ko dry mat hone do, so dry itching nahi hogi.

Anindita Shekhawat · Answer

Same here, regular virgin coconut oil worked best to soothe my skin.

Tanvi Kini · Answer

Keep your skin hydrated with a good moisturizer, but also make sure you are regular with your thyroid and prenatal checkups because skin health is connected to overall hormones. Discuss safe creams with your doctor.

Tripti Namboothiri · Answer

Medically speaking, stretch marks are mostly genetic and happen when skin stretches fast. Just keep the area moisturized to stop the itch, but don't waste money on very expensive 'miracle' creams!

Rajalakshmi Talwar · Answer

Just accept them as a normal part of the process, but you can definitely manage them. Start applying a rich cocoa butter cream twice a day right from the 2nd trimester to keep skin elastic.

Sowmya Dutta · Answer

Please consult your gynac before applying any medicated stretch mark creams, as some ingredients might not be safe during pregnancy. A safe option is normal virgin coconut oil, but always check with doc first.