Just entered my 5th month and pet abhi grow karna shuru hua hai. Want to start oiling before the marks come if possible. Around which week did they show up for u guys?
I was so busy throwing up till my 5th month that I didn't even notice when they sneaked in around the 6th month! Once my morning sickness got better, I started applying simple coconut oil. It really helped with the crazy itching as my belly stretched.
They generally start in the third trimester, but please check with your doctor if you get severe itching on your stomach along with the marks. In my case, extreme itching was a sign of a liver issue called cholestasis, so always keep your doctor in the loop.
Usually they appear in the late second or third trimester as the bump grows rapidly. The dermatologist at my hospital suggested starting a good emollient cream from the fourth month itself. You should ask your hospital's skin specialist for a safe, medical-grade cream.
Beta, mere stretch marks toh 7th month mein aane shuru hue the jab pet bada hone laga. Hamare yahan toh sab bolte hain ki pure nariyal tel lagao roz, skin bilkul soft rehti hai aur khujli bhi nahi hoti.
Let's be real, it's mostly genetics and usually happens in the late second trimester or third trimester. No expensive cream can completely stop them if your skin is prone to them. Just use a basic heavy moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated and stop worrying.
Honestly, for me they started showing up around the end of the second trimester, around 6th month. Since PCOS makes our skin and weight go up and down, I was extra careful to apply bio-oil daily. But everyone's skin is different, so don't compare too much.
Haha, with twins my belly looked like a giant watermelon by the 5th month, so my stretch marks made an early entry! If you are carrying one baby, they usually wait till the 6th or 7th month. Just embrace them, they are your tiger stripes!
