Stretch Marks!

classyycassie

I don't have them yet, but I don't want to get them! I think I'm going to start using something now.

Any suggestions? What are you all using/plan on using? Had bad experiences with any?

ThePax89

Coconut oil, neck to upper thighs. After every shower. Before bed.

And good genes.

MrsBSharp86

I use Burts bees cocoa butter and also palmers spray on oil. The cocoa butter is a really thick lotion. It doesn't come in a bottle, but a container. It worked really well for me last time...not a single stretch mark. But I do agree with having good genes.

Bookhousegirl

Most of what I've read says that it's more about genetics over anything else. Some people are just more prone to them than others.

With that said, I religiously put Shea butter on my belly twice a day during my last pregnancy, because it can't hurt...

sunflower717

I am using SYS by Advocare because they helped get rid of mine after my second pregnancy. I didn't get any with my first thanks to earth mama angel baby's oil. So I use that after a shower, and SYS before bed. 

Caileybug

It's definitely in your genes! But even knowing that, I lathered my belly, butt and boobs with Palmers and Bio oil during my last pregnancy and I have zero stretch marks from my pregnancy (my mom didn't have any either fwiw). Now stretch marks on my boobs due to breastfeeding is a whole other ballgame lol

Pepper6

Stretch marks are genetic.  Lotions and oils are great for helping relieve itchiness, but won't do anything to prevent them.

olliewallie

I used oils, lotions...all the things.  My first was a week late, and during that week, I developed a few stretch marks.  They're really not that big of a deal - you did just grow and deliver a human being...  It's about your genetics/elasticity of your skin.  Lotion can't truly help that, just like it can't get rid of cellulite.  It sure does feel and smell good though!

DSMLove

I used lots of Palmer's Cocoa Butter during my first pregnancy. I liked the smell, and it felt good on my stretched, itchy skin. Still got stretch marks. They're really no big deal.

yari1102

I use bio oil 2times a day ...i all so did for my last pregnancy and i didn't get stretch marks

GRJC

I question if anything really works. I think it's all in the gradual weight gain and genes. I would say make sure you eat healthy and gain appropriate weight. Even only gaining 23 lbs with my last I got a couple of small ones at the bottom of my belly. It is what it is. I don't like it but I like my son more and I feel I did everything I could.

babybravesfan

I used bio oil the whole 2nd and 3rd trimester and still wound up with my tiger stripes. I now wear them with pride bc why not? My body does freaking amazing things. And I now have the proof to show it. For the ladies who never get them, that's awesome. But for those of us who do, nothing to be embarrassed about. Be proud.

classyycassie

Wow! I had know idea it had anything to do with genetics! Thank you all for the info and helpful suggestions as well.

PeachGal23

I think it's all about genetics.  I don't have a single stretch mark from DD (~30lb weight gain), but my mother never got them either.  I also used Mother's Friend Lotion (but it's really an oil) on my tummy after every shower once I started showing.

THATdisneyMom

No stretch marks aren't a huge deal. But I cried like a baby when I got them at 30+ weeks. I thought I had avoided them lol

Genetics predetermine it. And they do fade eventually. I don't care about them now. But know it's okay if you do get them and are upset. It's worth that prize at the end!

Saturday03

I use Palmer's Cocoa Butter for stretch marks religiously!  I used my my last pregnancy and got no new stretch marks!  Genes do play a lot into it, but I also think that other factors can contribute so it doesn't hurt to apply something

mrsodonnell12

They are definitely genetic but it doesnt hurt to make sure your skin stays moisturized.

FWIW - this is baby #4 and I have never done anything other than lotion and I don't have any stretch marks.

haboobjob

I used coconut oil and body butter the last time. I wasn't crazy about applying it all the time or anything. Maybe every couple days at night. No issue with stretchmarks until my milk came in - no one warns you about those ones!

angiebartlett@ymail.com

I have been using stretch mark cream not sure the brand but can buy at walmart near the lotions. I've had little ones before even being pregnant and they have disappeared very light I e been putting on 3xs a day and it seems to work!