Stretch Marks: Prevention and Treatment during Pregnancy
October 19, 2009
What is stretch mark?
Stretch marks are quite common in pregnant women. With advancement of pregnancy and particularly during the later part of trimesters, there will be enormous growth in the body of the woman.
This goes with the growth of the baby in her womb. With the growth of the baby, the skin stretches and causes stretch marks. It is actually tearing of the tissue.
These marks are not painful or harmful and fade away after pregnancy. The stretch may occur on the abdomen, hips, breasts, thighs or in any other part of the body. The color of the stretch mark depends on the skin of the woman.
Will every pregnant woman get it?
The answer to this question is yes. To accommodate the baby in the womb, the abdomen of the women stretches, resulting in the mark. Most of the women get these marks and they cannot be avoided.
In most of the cases, the stretch mark could be hereditary in nature. If the mother had the stretch, it is likely even her daughter could get it. More weight the woman gains during pregnancy, more stretch marks she is likely to get. Apart from this, women with multiple pregnancies are most likely to have stretch marks than women with single pregnancy.
Those women who had stretch marks on the breasts during puberty are likely to get stretch marks during pregnancy. If the women had stretch marks in previous pregnancy, then also she is more likely to get marks.
Those who drink enough water and other fluids and keep their skin hydrated and in good condition are not likely to get stretch marks or the marks may not be so much visible.
Some are of the opinion that by using some skin cream or moisturizer the marks can be avoided. Some mothers suggest using cocoa butter would reduce the marks. But the best approach would be to consult the gynecologist and take his/her advice about how much weight she should gain to avoid stretching.
Some topical creams could be used with the consultation of the dermatologist. The cream should be used immediately after the pregnancy as otherwise it may not be helpful. Breast feeding mothers should consult the doctor before using the cream.
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