My belly is full of stretch marks now in the last trimester and they look so dark. I keep applying oil but honestly not sure it does anything. Do these actually fade after delivery or stay forever? thoda demotivated feeling.
I totally understand how hard it is to see your body change so much, it can feel overwhelming. But please look at those marks as beautiful reminders of the sweet baby you carried. They will fade with time, so be gentle with yourself.
At this point in my 3rd trimester, my belly looks like a zebra crossing and I've accepted it! Honestly, they don't completely disappear, but they do fade from red to silvery white over time. Don't stress, they are just proof of the beautiful miracle you are growing.
Don't worry too much about them, dear, they are extremely normal. They will not completely vanish, but they fade into very light lines that are barely visible. Just keep your belly moisturized and be proud of what your body is achieving.
I can only share my own experience, but mine faded significantly about 6 months after my delivery. I didn't use any expensive treatments, just regular virgin coconut oil after my bath. They are still there if you look closely, but they don't bother me at all now.
To be practical, stretch marks depend on genetics and skin elasticity, so creams won't make them vanish completely. They will naturally fade into faint silvery lines after delivery. Keeping your skin hydrated with basic coconut oil or moisturizer helps with the itching.
My baby keeps me so busy and exhausted that I barely have time to look in the mirror, let alone worry about my tiger stripes! They don't fully go away, but they fade a lot. Honestly, once you hold your baby, you won't even care about them.
