stretch marks?

Question

If you got stretch marks during pregnancy when did they occur? ie: during which week?

Answer 1

When I hit 35 weeks with out a single stretch mark I thought I was in the clear. Boy was I wrong. I have been applying Palmers Cocoa Butter skin cream for stretch marks and vitamin E gel, not religously but often so I thought I was ok. Well then the baby had a massive practically overnight growth spurt and my husband, who was feeling the baby kick one night said Uh-oh You got stretch marks. Did I ever. All under my belly button were 3 inch long white shiny stretch marks. They popped up out of nowhere! Then the itching started. Now I have to apply vitamin E gel 5-6 times a day just to stop the itching. I am at 38 weeks and it is getting unbearable. They say that stretch marks are genetic. If your mother had them bad then you probably will too. I don't know about that one cause I was adopted and cant ask my mother. But I have some friends who got them bad, and some who did not get them at all. I really dont think there is anyway to prevent them. If you are gonna get 'em you're gonna get 'em! They are a natural part of pregnancy. My step-daughter has a cute way of looking at them, she calls them "baby braille art for the blind" It's innocent views like that that make me not mind them so much.

Answer 2

The stretch marks appear when the elasticity of the lower abdomen can no longer expand any further but the baby continues to grow bigger. Hence it depends on individuals how elastic the skin is around the abdomen.

Most women gets the stretch marks from the mid to last trimester of the entire pregnancy term - that is around the 6 to 7 months onwards. The size of the uterus, the weight of the growing baby and the amount of food the mummy consumes are contributing factors.

Some women claims that applying anti-stretch mark creams early on can help to reduce the number of stretch marks. This is possible as the cream helps to soften the skin and reduces the itch caused by the stretching.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Nobody wants to develop stretch marks, but when you’re pregnant you know that, along with nausea, fatigue, backaches and frequent urination, stretch marks are another distinct, unpleasant possibility. In truth, between 75 and 90 percent of all pregnant women (90 percent of white women) develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Look for the angry red lines to appear on your bulging abdomen, usually during the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. But don’t stop there - there are a few other places you might want to check, too. Unfortunately, stretch marks also can show up on other areas that tend to get larger during pregnancy. These include the upper thighs, buttocks, breasts and even arms, depending on the amount of weight gain, your genetic history, and whether or not you make a concerted effort to prevent stretch marks.

So what can you do to beat the odds and prevent stretch marks? Scientists argue about just what you can do for prevention, but one thing is fairly certain: genetics do appear to play a role in whether or not you are predisposed to getting stretch marks. This means that if your mother got stretch marks during pregnancy, you may be more likely to get them yourself. However, there are some things you can do to limit the possibility of getting stretch marks. Following these guidelines, all of which are good for your overall health and the condition of your skin, will go a long way toward putting the odds in your favor.
Eat a healthy, diverse and balanced diet that keeps your weight gain within the recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. Excellent nutritional status is vital for your developing baby, but it also contributes to the strength and health of the body’s largest organ: the skin. What’s more, a controlled and steady weight gain, without any wild upward swings, will let your skin stretch at a steady rate without any unexpected jolts.

Use a body brush or wash cloth to massage the areas where you have stretch marks, or want to prevent stretch marks from appearing - this will increase circulation to the area, which may be helpful.

Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important for your overall health and well-being as well as that of your growing baby, and it is critical to healthy skin.

Take your vitamins. This is one more way to ensure proper nutritional status, which is critical for your overall health and well-being, as well as beautiful skin and a healthy baby!

Keep skin liberally and effectively moisturized beginning in the first or second trimester and through your recovery to your pre-pregnancy weight, perhaps with one of the many oils and creams marketed especially for stretch mark prevention. These moisturizers will help keep your skin supple and elastic plus serve as “food” (and vitamin supplements) for your skin. The various vitamins and oils used to create these formulas are designed to help enhance collagen production and support the dermis, to keep skin intact despite the rigorous stretching.

Answer 4

I'm 16 weeks - and haven't gotten any.
My best friend didn't get hers till like week 36...
my other friend is 27 weeks and has them all over.
I think it depends on how big you get - and how fast. As long as you grow at a steady pace - you should be fine.
My mom never really got any... she told me to apply baby oil to my belly in the shower everyday.... :)

Answer 5

olive oil and vitamin E oil gets the best results. start applying from 5 months already, because that is when your skin really starts stretching. also try HAPPY EVENT and BIO OIL.