My delivery is just around the corner, and I'm already thinking about post-pregnancy care. I have some stretch marks and want to start using cream. When is the best time to start applying stretch mark cream after pregnancy?
You can start applying it on your belly and hips after delivery, but if you are breastfeeding, make sure the cream is safe and doesn't get onto your breasts or nipples where the baby feeds.
At my hospital, the postpartum nursing staff gave me a very clear pamphlet about skin healing. They advised waiting until the C-section dressing was fully off and cleared by the doctor before using any creams on the abdomen.
Haan na, our skin feels so loose and dry after delivery. You can start applying cream or oil right away, but avoid the tummy area if your doctor hasn't cleared your scar healing yet.
Honestly, I was so sleep-deprived and busy with the baby that I forgot to apply stretch mark cream for weeks, haha! You can start whenever you find the time, but don't stress, they fade naturally anyway.
If you had any postpartum complications or an infection near your stitches, you must be very careful. Do not apply any creams on your stomach without checking with your doctor first.
Actually yaar, you can start applying it immediately after delivery to keep the skin hydrated. Just don't apply anything near your stitches if you had a C-section. Use a mild, fragrance-free cream.
When I went to my parents' house after delivery, my mother massaged my arms and legs with warm mustard oil. For the stretch marks on my stomach, she told me to start applying cream only after my doctor said the body has recovered.
Since I had a C-section, my doctor told me to keep the incision completely dry and clean first. I waited about 6 weeks for my scar to heal properly before applying any stretch mark cream or massaging my lower belly.
I am currently satisfying my midnight cravings, but I keep wonder-planning about post-pregnancy stretch marks too. I guess you can apply it as soon as the baby is out, just keep some sweet snacks nearby while you do your skincare!
I am still pregnant but planning my postpartum care routine. Do stretch mark creams actually work after the baby is born, or is it better to start applying them during pregnancy itself?
