2006-07-06 19:22:59 · 17 answers · asked by Holla@MeBaby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Stretch marks are tough to get rid of. You could try using PURE Shea Butter & Vitaman E oil, it can do miracles for stretch marks. Women in Africa have been using Shea Butter for years and their skin is gorgeous! You most likely won't rid yourself of them all but this combination will help you drastically reduce them and make them less noticable.
The size thing, you basically just need to work out. Do some sit ups to tighten your belly. This will also be a tough one but I am sure you can do it.
Goodluck!
2006-07-06 19:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by jennanna 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Lots of exercise and eating right will get that stomach back to normal size eventually (your body can take up to a year to fully get back to "normal"). As for the stretch marks, I haven't figured that one out yet, either. I've heard good and bad things about StriVectin but it's very expensive so I haven't bothered to try it. Consider those stretch marks a badge of honor for having a wonderful baby! (OK, that's a bit much but what else can you do about it?)
I've tried the cocoa butter, and all those other herbal remedies and what not, they never worked for me.
2006-07-06 19:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children are a little more than 10 years apart. When i had my oldest my body snapped right back into shape. This time (my baby is also about 4 months old) I'm spending whatever little time i can spare at the gym.
I did manage to lose all my baby weight but my hips and tummy (and breasts!) have NOT sprung back!
Having a baby in your 30's is definitely NOT like having a baby in your 20's!
If you find the secret let me know! ;)
2006-07-06 19:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by mamabunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some crunches to get the tummy back. For the stretch marks they never go away but to diminish them you can lay out in the sun (with sunblock) and tan a couple times and the sun should help reduce the appearance of the stretch marks.
2006-07-07 09:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ to ...... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start using Palmer's Stretch Mark cream now and apply after every shower and do Billy's Boot Camp Ab workout 3 times a week then you should be back to normal
2006-07-06 19:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by phillyhottie000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no getting rid of the stretch marks, unfortunately, without surgery. Breastfeeding is a great way to lose the pregnancy weight, because it burns so many calories. Diet, exercise, and getting sleep are the best ways, however.
2006-07-06 19:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck, let me know what you use if anything works. My kids are 4 and 1 and i have been trying for, well,....four years to get rid of the stretch marks. the downside of being a mom. Why do you think so many teenagers and early twenty's girls wear belly shirts. Cause they can, then once your a mom its over! lol
2006-07-06 19:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by KC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get back in shape, hit the gym eat right. If your still now happy you may need a tummy tuck, its very common. Only way your going to remove some stretch marks. Congratulations.
2006-07-06 19:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch mark? Only Surgery. Or they will be there with you forever.
By the way, my wife's stretch mark is partly cause by me, so, i never complaint, and I find it cute too.
Stretch mark? Don't worry. What is most important is the way you pamper your husband. Man never grow old to dislike pampering.
2006-07-06 22:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by Melvin C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crunches, sit-ups... for sure work. Why don't you take up Yoga. It is THE holistic way to take care of all post-pregnancy problems. It will not only aid in getting back to shape but will also better your physical & emotional endurance. If possible, meditate - it rejuvenates all faculties.
Strech marks: live with them dear!
2006-07-06 19:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Wanna-b-a-Prodigy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋