When to start applying stretch mark cream during pregnancy?
Im in my 14th week and pet is just starting to show thoda. My cousin said start cream early so marks dont come later, but is it too soon na? When did u all begin? pls share.
This is such a beautiful phase, don't stress too much about marks. I started applying a basic olive oil from the fourth month while doing my morning prayers. Just keep your mind positive and pamper your body gently, it is doing a miracle.
Honestly, I had no time for fancy routines. I just kept a tube of stretch mark cream on my office desk and applied it twice a day. Start from the 3rd or 4th month before the itching begins, otherwise it's hard to manage later on.
Ugh, stretch marks are like a map of my journey now! I started applying some cream in my second trimester but forgot half the time because I was too tired. Honestly, just use whatever moisturizer is nearby, but do start early before the belly grows big!
Start from the second trimester itself! 🌸 I used to massage my belly every night before sleeping with a nice smelling cocoa butter. It becomes like a cute daily ritual with the baby. 👶✨
Beta, start putting oil or cream from the second trimester itself, don't wait for marks to appear. Ghee or badam oil is very good for stretching skin. Just massage it gently, don't apply too much pressure on the tummy.
I totally understand how you feel, we all want to protect our skin. I started using a special organic cream from month three because I was so excited. Treat these marks as beautiful reminders, but yes, keeping the skin hydrated early on really helps.
I started applying it in my fourth month, but make sure you don't rub too hard near the lower abdomen. After my C-section, I had to be very careful with creams near the scar area anyway. For now, a gentle moisturizer from the second trimester is great.
Having PCOS made me super cautious about every product's ingredients. I waited till week 14 and then asked my doctor for a safe, hormone-friendly stretch mark cream. Don't worry too much, just keep the skin hydrated and take it one day at a time.
My hospital coordinator actually gave me a whole list of approved creams during my 12-week scan. They told me to start applying it from the beginning of the second trimester. Definitely check with your gynac first because some creams have ingredients that aren't recommended.
According to my gynac, skin starts stretching rapidly around week 13-16, so that's the best time to start. She explained that moisturizers improve skin elasticity. I used a cocoa butter cream twice a day, focusing on the tummy and sides.
When I was at my mummy's place, she used to make me sit and apply lukewarm coconut oil every evening from the fourth month onwards. It was such a relaxing routine. I also used a cream doctor gave, but mummy's love and home remedies worked wonders.
I started applying around the fourth month when my bump started showing slightly. My mother-in-law suggested using virgin coconut oil, which is great, but my doctor advised using a proper moisturizing cream to prevent severe itching. Best to ask your doctor what brand suits your skin type.
I mostly relied on pure aloe vera gel and coconut oil starting from the 14th week. It really helps with the dryness and itching. Just make sure you don't get any severe rashes, because for any serious skin issues you must consult your doctor immediately.
I was so scared to do anything during the first trimester, so I waited until my scan at 14 weeks was clear. After that, my doctor said it was perfectly safe to start using a mild cream. Just go slow and use whatever makes you feel safe and comfortable.
