20 weeks chal rahe hai and so far my belly skin looks fine but I keep worrying when they'll start showing. My MIL says start applying oil now only. When did they appear for you all?
Honestly stretch marks depend a lot on genetics, but I noticed mine in the late second trimester as my belly grew. I try to keep my body active with gentle walking and prenatal yoga since my doc gave the green light, which helps with skin elasticity. Hydration also plays a big role!
Usually stretch marks start showing up in the late second or third trimester when the baby starts growing rapidly. Just keep your skin well-hydrated with a basic moisturizer or bio-oil right from the start. It won't completely stop them if you are prone to them, but it definitely reduces the itching.
They usually start showing around 6th or 7th month as the bump grows. Honestly, dont waste money on those expensive branded stretch mark creams, regular mustard oil or olive oil works perfectly fine. We already have so many hospital expenses and scan bills to plan for, so save money where u can.
My stretch marks appeared around the 24th week and my skin got super dry too. Since I had thyroid issues, I was always visiting my doctor for regular blood tests anyway, so I just asked her what safe moisturizer to use. Definitely keep up with your regular checkups so they can monitor your overall skin health and hormone levels.
Mere case me to last trimester me, around 7th month me stretch marks aane shuru huye the. My mom used to gently apply warm coconut oil on my tummy every night before sleeping, it kept my skin so soft.
