Getting ready for stretch marks

jbhutchens

What is the best stuff to use for stretch marks?  I had a Pure Romance consultant get me some of their stuff called "Save your Skin"

Anyone had any luck?  My mother has a beach condo and I would really like to get back into a swimsuit and not look like a roadmap

JulySpark05

When pregnant with DD, I used Spoiled Mama Tummy Butter (you buy it online on their website) and by the end of my pregnancy when I ran out, I used BioOil. I did not get any stretch marks. My Mom and sister both got stretch marks and I didn't so if it does have anything to do with genes, I guess I am the lucky one!

katcarls

Most people will tell you that it's all genetics and there's nothing you can do.  That being said, moisturizing is great for an itchy, growing tummy and it does make me feel better to know that I'm at least trying to prevent them. 

I love Mama Mio tummy oil.  I used it through my whole pregnancy with DS and I'm using it this time around too.  They also have a tummy butter if you don't want an oil.

busomud

I used Palmer's Stretch Mark Cream every night from 12 weeks on in my first pregnancy & no stretch marks!  I just applied it from boobs to under my belly, around my hips, & booty. Now that I'm coming up on 12 weeks with baby no.2, I bought a couple tubes to be prepared. It feels really good on your skin.

sarah2280

I think it's genes. I never got any stretch marks with DD and didn't put anything on my tummy other than the regular body lotion I always use. My mom never had any either and she had 3 kids. 

HeyJune

I used Oil of Olay body wash with shea butter everyday in the shower to keep my skin moisturized. I had no stretch marks or itchy skin until delivery. The day after delivery, a band of stretch marks appeared on my lower belly, but they eventually faded away and there is no evidence that they were ever there.

For what it's worth, my Ob-Gyn and dermatologist both said there is absolutely nothing you can put on your skin to prevent or reduce the incidence of stretch marks. They said they occur much deeper than any topical lotion will ever reach, so any product that claims it reduces stretch marks is not being completely truthful.

k.martell

I have tons of stretch marks from pregnancy & weight loss and you can't really notice them very much as they fade when your stomach decreases in size.

yourmysunshine

The only stretch marks I have are on my breasts from breast feeding (or just pregnancy) ... they aren't bad at all though. I don't have any marks anywhere else.

pinkpepsi

I have stretch marks all over my stomach. But I also gained a lot of weight (65 pnds) with DS. I'm currently back to a size 9 so I am being very careful this time about my weight gain. I honestly think if I would have been more careful 10 years ago with DS I wouldn't have as many stretch marks.

Wufroggy79

As others have said, it is genetic, so no amount of creams is going to do too much to get completely rid of them or avoid them. Asking your mom if you will get them will be your best bet.