I'm worried about getting stretch marks after pregnancy. My mother had quite a few, and I want to try to prevent them or at least minimize them. What are some effective ways to reduce stretch marks once the baby is born?
Haan na, stretch marks ka tension sabko hota hai starting me. I used simple warm olive oil daily after bathing and it really helped. Tension mat lo, slowly light ho jaate hain skin tone ke saath.
With twins, my belly stretched like a huge balloon so you can imagine the marks I got! I tried every oil in the market but honestly, they just fade on their own over 1-2 years. Now I just call them my babies' first artwork, no point fighting it!
Please make sure whatever cream or oil you apply is safe for breastfeeding if you are feeding. Some chemical creams have ingredients that aren't recommended post-pregnancy. Better to show the cream to your gynac in your next checkup and get a green signal first.
With office and baby, I barely had time for 10-step skincare routines. I just kept a bottle of moisturizer right next to my bed and applied it quickly before sleeping. They don't disappear completely but they definitely fade, so don't waste money on super expensive treatments.
I am currently planning my pregnancy and this is one of my biggest worries too! Do we have to start applying creams right from the first trimester itself? Let me know what worked best for you guys so I can prepare.
Mere ghar pe meri dadi ne bola tha ki nahane ke baad ghee lagao pet pe. I did that daily and it kept the skin very soft and didn't itch. Dry skin me jyada marks aate hain, so skin ko hamesha soft rakho beta.
Honestly I was so stressed about this and bought like five different oils, applying them three times a day without fail. Some marks are still there and I get so conscious, but my mother says they fade with time. Pls don't stress too much like I did, just keep applying coconut oil and it will get better.
Listen to me, these are tiger stripes and you should be proud of them! But if the itching is bothering you, just use a good cocoa butter cream twice a day. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about your post-pregnancy body, okay?
I'm in my 5th month now and already seeing light purple lines on my belly. I am getting so scared thinking how big they will get later. Does it happen to everyone in the second trimester itself or is it just me?
It is very normal to get these marks, try not to feel bad about them. Just regular virgin coconut oil after bath worked well for me to stop the itching. Take care, your body did an amazing thing.
Actually there is a lot of marketing around stretch mark creams, but dermatologists say it's mostly genetic. I checked with my doctor and she recommended a simple fragrance-free moisturizer to avoid dry skin. Best is to consult your dermatologist or gynac instead of buying over-the-counter products.
I asked the senior nurse and my doctor at my hospital during discharge about this. They said it is mostly genetics but keeping the skin hydrated helps a lot. They gave me a specific cream prescription, so do ask your hospital staff clearly before trying random products.
