My wife is in the early stages of her first pregnancy and she wants to start using cream soon to help prevent or reduce stretch marks. She's a size 6 so I'm assuming that the baby will do a lot of stretching!
2006-10-12 01:31:22 · 17 answers · asked by Thanks! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
bio oil works wonders!!!! you can buy it in most chemists. it is also great for spots and scars. she might be lucky like i was and get no stretch marks...fingers crossed for her!!!xx
2006-10-12 01:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by nicola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any type of moisuriser can help prevent stretch marks. The body needs to be kept well moisturised inside and out to keep it firm. This firmness will help the skin spring back to its original size after birth. Your wife should drink plenty of water, at least the reccommened 2 litres a day and moisture 2 times a day.
Palmers cocoa butter stretch mark cream has been reccomended endlessly to me since becoming pregnant and my sister used it all through her pregnancy and was left with hardly any stretch marks.
Your wife being so petite will not really affect the amount of stretching as she could very posssibly have a small baby too.
i wish you the best of luck with the rest of the pregnacy and hope you have a healthy baby.
2006-10-12 02:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by ollieoops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch marks occur after pregnancy not during, but true the stretching occurs during.
If Bio-oil is rubbed on during the pregnancy supposedly this should stop any stretch marks appearing.
If she does get some then the best results come from caffeine containing creams and sunlight exposure.
2006-10-12 01:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by blue_cabbage 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As your partner is a size 6, she will more than likely have a neat little bump. I wouldnt worry about a finding a particular stretch mark cream, just a nice thick one will do.
(im 24, size 8, just had my first, used normal cream and got no stretch marks)
2006-10-15 06:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by glitterbug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula. There are several different kinds, all available at Wal-Mart. I think the most I paid for it was around $7. I used it religiously. I applied it every morning, every night, and every time I got out of the shower. I started using it pretty early, and I managed to make it through my pregnancy with no stretch marks. Hope you find something that works for you. Good luck!
2016-03-28 06:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collagen Gel by SBC. It is mainly available on QVC but can also be found on Ebay. The skin has natural collagen in it anyway and this is what allows it to stay supple, but the older you get the more collagen you lose and this gel helps to replace it. It has a natural smell to it and is doesn't take too long to sink into the skin either. Best of luck
2006-10-12 04:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by Makarena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my doctor you cannot do anything to to prevent stretch marks. He said your body has a natural amount of elasticity in the skin and no lotion can change your DNA. I know that if you do get them you can use scarzone to get rid of them. Mine have kind of jsut fadded over time. And I like to think of mine as "mommy marks", not stretch marks.
2006-10-12 01:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by bamagrits84 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used some of boots home brand but i still got loads, as a suggestion I have heard that people just use baby oil and it works just as good, I think whatever you use helps but at the end of the day it just depends on your own skin. Mine just wasn't the type to spring out of shape without them unfortunately!
2006-10-12 01:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Emma T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visibly Fit Body Lotion- you can see results quickly.
Do not use baby oils, mineral oils, or petroleum products. These do not soften the skin, they only create a smooth film. Don't believe me? Put these products on a saltine cracker and let them sit for 10 minutes or so... check them, and you'll notice the cracker is still as hard as before!
2006-10-12 01:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres no real cure to prevent stretch marks sad to say however, you can help stop them from getting too pinkish in color and such...i used cocoa butter from the body shop and it worked wonders on my belly. i did it twice a day and i didnt get too many stretch marks and the ones i did get...turned flesh colored and not pink like they usually do. best of luck!
2006-10-12 01:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by clubsandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't prevent stretch marks,it's all about skin type.You either get them or you don't! The best way to minimise the risk is to not gain to much weight while pregnant.
2006-10-12 01:45:36 · answer #11 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋