When do stretch marks start appearing in pregnancy?

Question

I am 19 weeks and started checking my tummy daily like mad. No marks yet but skin feels tight and itchy sometimes. Around which month did stretch marks come for you?

Poonam Joshi · Answer

Usually 3rd trimester when the bump grows fast, but some get them earlier on hips and thighs. A lot of it is genetic, if ur mom got them u might too. Keep skin moisturised but dont expect miracles.

Seema Parmar · Answer

Mostly after 6-7 months for most of us. Totally normal.

Kanta Raghavan · Answer

Dont waste money on those expensive stretch mark creams yaar. Simple coconut oil or any moisturiser twice a day works just as well. Most marks come in last few months and they fade with time anyway.

Anshu Patel · Answer

Mine started around the end of 6th month on the lower tummy. I felt a bit sad seeing them honestly but they faded a lot after delivery. Started oiling early which I think helped a little.

Nilima Waghmare · Answer

Beta they usually appear in the later months when the belly stretches more. Dont feel bad about them, they are like a little proof of what your body did. Keep moisturising and stay hydrated.

Chinnamma Bansal · Answer

I just delivered last month, my marks showed up around 28 weeks. They were bright red/purple then but already going lighter now. Its very normal, almost everyone gets some.