Is mederma safe for pregnancy?

Question

I have an old scar and was using mederma on it before, but now that im pregnant i stopped just to be safe. Im 14 weeks. Is it actually okay to keep applying or better to avoid till delivery? pls share.

Ilakiya Goud · Answer

Better to avoid medicated creams during this beautiful time. Simple pure coconut oil or ghee is very safe and works wonderfully for the skin.

Yami Anand · Answer

The skin specialist at my hospital advised me to hold off on medicated scar creams until after delivery. Always run the exact ingredients of Mederma by your dermatologist or gynac before applying it.

Rani Karve · Answer

Personally, I didn't want to risk any chemicals, so I just used raw cocoa butter throughout my pregnancy. It worked well for my dry skin and felt very safe.

Tamanna Kunder · Answer

Don't just apply any medicated cream like Mederma without asking. Use basic almond oil or olive oil for now, it's much safer for the baby.

Vasudha Panikkar · Answer

For my stretch marks, I preferred walking and staying hydrated, and my doctor suggested simple coconut oil. Ask your doctor if medicated creams are okay, and stick to light walks to stay healthy.

Trisha Phadke · Answer

When you are expecting, you want to be 100% sure about everything. Please don't use any chemical or scar creams like Mederma without showing it to your gynecologist first.

Vibha Bansal · Answer

The smell of medicated creams used to trigger my vomiting so badly! I stuck to scent-free bio-oil or simple mustard oil which was safe and didn't make me sick.

Savita Rane · Answer

Those stretch marks are proof of the beautiful life you are creating, so don't stress too much about them right now. I used simple moisturizers during my pregnancy and only started active scar treatments post-delivery.

Tripti Shekhawat · Answer

Since my skin was already sensitive due to PCOS hormonal changes, I didn't use medicated creams. Talk to your gynac once, they usually suggest safe pregnancy-specific stretch mark creams.

Vandana Oberoi · Answer

I prefer using homemade aloe vera gel or virgin coconut oil for stretch marks. If you really want to use Mederma, please show the tube to your doctor first to make sure it's safe.