I am 37 weeks pregnant, dialated 1 cm. I have gained 30 pounds. I don't have ANY stretch marks. I've always heard it was genetic. My mom had them with me, but said she got them early in pregnancy. Based on your experience do you think I'll get them???
2007-04-23 10:00:31 · 15 answers · asked by Motivated 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are already 37 weeks and have gained 30 pounds and do not have stretch marks yet, you probably won't. Experience with pregnancies, even through genetics only tells you a small amount of similarities. You usually would have had them way before now if you were to get them. I have confidence that you won't get them now, only becuase you have already gained the weight you are going to gain for the pregnancy and you would have them as you were gaining weight becuase stretch marks come from the rapid stretching of your skin- or a sudden and rapid change of wieght which happens during the process not after. So rejoice, you are one of the lucky ones!
2007-04-23 10:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Shannon P 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get rid of Stretch Marks?
2016-05-19 20:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't get mine until 39 1/2 weeks with my son, so don't count yourself lucky just yet. When this is over is when you will be able to tell.
If you get them, consider yourself lucky to be blessed with having medals of motherhood. I've got them. Realistically, MOST women who have had kids have them.
Once the baby is out, THEN take the stretch mark tally. :)
2007-04-23 10:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer for you because every woman's body is different. However, I can tell you thorughout my whole pregnancy from 0-8months(I had my child early), I had no stretch marks at all. But once he was out, my stretch marks showed on my belly, breast, and thighs...so don't get your hopes all up!!
2007-04-23 10:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by llehctim0789 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I kept a bottle of lotion with me everywhere and constantly put it on. By the time I delivered I had not a single stretch mark. Got home and I had 6 on my belly and my bottom was covered. So I guess it really dpends on how much you gain.
2007-04-23 10:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by cricket6273 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chances are probably not. Stretch marks are not hereditary. Some people get stretch marks and others don't and this depends on the elasticity of your skin
2007-04-23 10:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anita G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not! Congrats for you! I got all the stretch marks for my family, while my sister (on child #3 has smooth skin). I envy you both! lol
2007-04-23 10:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by RN_and_mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really no way to know when and if you'll get them, other than the fact that they're usually genetic. If you don't get them, you're incredibly lucky and I envy you. lol. Good luck and congrats!
2007-04-23 10:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by musikchik0415 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i didnt have any until after my son was born .. but u may not .. it usally does depend on your mother but thats not always true .. if you make sure you are taking in alot of water it will help alot!!!
2007-04-23 10:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by brandy_1412 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
considering on how far u are now i doubt it but if u were 2 get pregnant again u might get them
2007-04-23 10:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋