I'm only 3 weeks pregnant but I'm already worrying about stretch marks! EWWWW!!!! Is there a specific something that I should use to prevent them that I can also use to get rid of them????
2006-10-21 19:40:36 · 15 answers · asked by youngandinlove. 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Vitamin E helps with elasticity moisture..etc..also Shea Butter..such as Palmers Cocoa Butter lotions and creams..use everyday...morning and night....right after the shower or bath is best because it holds in the moisture...pat dry then put on lotion...
2006-10-21 19:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by lucky_sweet_cute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many women believe that using lotions and creams help prevent stretch marks. Realistically speaking however, the number of stretch marks you get depends on how elastic your skin is. The elasticity of your skin usually relates to your genetic make up. The best thing you can do is find out if your mother got bad stretch marks during pregnancy. If she did, you are probably more prone to stretch marks than other women.
Other wise while they are still new, use scar creams and coca butter...It may make the appearance of them look a little better.
2006-10-21 19:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by love me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in herbology right now to be a herbalist....one thing I learned is that Raspberry Leaf Tea is the best thing for stretch marks...it helps make the skin stretch. You can have as much as you like since it is a herb. Make sure it's the real herb not any of that knock of stuff. It is also cheapier than buying bottles of lotion. Also you can drink as much as you like since it is a herb, when you get further along drink 2-3 cups a day since that is the time you mostly grow! Congrats...and Good Luck!
2006-10-21 20:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by Ashley L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was pregnant i was so worried about stretch marks, when i was 8 months pregnant i was bragging to peoples that i didn't get any,,, by nine months my stomach looked like a map,,lol,, it was so sad,,i was also worried about a c-section,, then i had to get that done too,,lol,, i had such bad luck,, but after your baby is here I'm sure stretch marks will be the last thing on your mind,, when i first heard my son cry, and seen him,, wow,, i can't even explain the feeling,, its the best in the world,ps,congratulations
2006-10-21 20:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a massage therapist, I learned that stretch marks can be eliminated or reduced by regular and appropriate massage technique--preventive massage is even better. If you are in S. California area, I can give you some sample treatment.
2006-10-21 19:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by sochiswim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 kids and absolutely no stretch marks on my stomach. I have a few on my hips....that's it.. And I wholeheartedly believe it's from when I was young I used to push my stomach out as far as I could....and then back in as far as I could. Like making myself 'real' fat, then 'real' skinny.....
Does this make sense.? It's like I have hecka elasticity from doing that for years.....I know it's sounds crazy, but it's true.
I would think being pregnant it would be fine to do that as well. Check with your doctor about it.
and good luck. If you're going to pick a lotion, make it straight up cocoa butter....nothing else...
2006-10-21 19:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm also pregnant and worrying about the same thing, I was told to use cocoa butter with vitamin E, everyday! That's what I do..but I would love to know some other ways to prevent them! :)
2006-10-21 19:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by Brittnee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't get rid of them without some kind of laser treatment or something. BUT i prevented mine in pregnancy by using a balm made of cocoa butter and shea butter and coconut oil that i heated and mixed together and put in a jar. i'd rub it on all my curvy parts (hips, belly, breasts) every night before bed. it's greasy but it moisturizes so well, allowing the skin to stretch!
2006-10-22 12:22:04 · answer #8 · answered by bb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Vitamin E oil every day during your pregnancy and after ward. Vitamin E heals torn tissues which cause stretch marks. Good luck and by the way CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2006-10-21 19:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by ~p♥kes~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OKAY! Its Hereditary... SO look towards the women in your family. Did they get them? if your mother, aunts, sisters got them when they were pregnant you will get them too. No amount of coco butter, massage or bathing in any type of oil is going to prevent them from happening although they can help with the severity.
2006-10-21 19:47:44 · answer #10 · answered by kizzer18 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋