Bought a cream but confused kab se start karu. Im 4 months and belly is just starting to show. Should i begin now itself or wait till later? pls share what worked for u.
I started using cocoa butter cream around my 4th month because it smelled exactly like delicious chocolate cake! It really helped with the dry, itchy skin as my belly grew. Just apply it after your shower when your skin is still damp.
I started applying cream right from the second month because I was so terrified of getting deep marks! Make sure you use a cream with safe ingredients and check with your doctor if it's okay for the baby. Don't rub too hard on your tummy, just massage very gently.
When I was staying with my parents, my mother used to make me apply warm almond oil on my tummy and hips every night before sleeping. Starting around the third or fourth month is perfect to keep the skin soft. It really helped prevent major marks and felt so comforting.
You don't need to spend thousands on fancy anti-stretch mark creams from big brands. I just used simple virgin coconut oil or olive oil right after my bath from the second trimester. It kept my skin moisturized and costed almost nothing!
With two babies growing in there, my tummy stretched like a giant watermelon, so creams didn't stand a chance! But honestly, starting early in the second trimester helps soothe the itching. Just embrace those tiger stripes, they are proof of your superpower!
Because of my thyroid, my skin was already very dry, so my doctor suggested starting a good hydrating cream early in the second trimester. Just make sure to mention any extreme dry skin to your doctor during your regular checkups so they can suggest a safe lotion.
