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Any suggestions for avoiding/treating stretchmarks?

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Im prone to them so I know its coming....only a matter of time. But I still want to try everything I can to make the appearance not as noticable. Any suggestions?
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Re: Any suggestions for avoiding/treating stretchmarks?

  • BitsKD13BitsKD13 member
    Change your genetics?  After your baby is born you can try the creams that help even skin tone/reduce darkness.  But I don't think anything will help while you are pregnant.
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  • NoodleMNoodleM member

    Lots of water and exercise helps with skin elasticity, and lotion helps keep the skin moisturised, but other than that it is up to genetics.

    I did find that the stretch marks I had from weight gain did minimize as I lost weight from exercise and I used bio oil as well. 

    I believe it helps, but you can't completely avoid them if you are genetically inclined.

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  • joelnrachjoelnrach member
    They cannot be avoided. :)
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  • theKaystheKays
    Eat good and take you vitamins. Your skin needs a couple different vitamins to repair itself. As for the oils, who knows if they really work.
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  • A S-skiA S-ski member
    Just because you have stretch marks from other things doesn't mean you'll get them while pg.  I got stretch marks on my hips and boobs when I was about 12 years old.  I figured I'd be doomed in pg but I didn't get any new ones at all.  GL.
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  • mrskimm09mrskimm09 member

    I was told its genetics. You can use lotions or oils to soften the scars but its not going to make them go away.

    I have tons of them!

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  • Florr18Florr18 member
    This is very encouraging. I have them on my hips and breasts since I was 10 yo  I think. I hope I won't get them while pregnant. Thanks for posting.
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  • FourWeddingsbrideFourWeddingsbride

    Best post of the day! Big Smile I got them around 12 as well when I hit my growth spurt so I assumed I would get them during my PG. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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  • earlysunearlysun

    It's not so much about avoiding the stretch marks, but staying hydrated, both inside and out. Drink plenty of water, and use a moisturizer on your belly after every shower, at least.

    It keeps you from scratching yourself in public! 

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  • EnamiEnami member
    Pray? I didn't get any until we were into August, but now I'm covered in them.
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  • Snorkel30Snorkel30

    A lot of people say nothing can be done, but that's not true! i had some stretch marks on my hips so i was worried, and got the bio oil. i have been putting it on my stomach every day, and also on my previous stretch marks on my hips. They're so much lighter and almost gone, and i havent got any on my stomach.

    my midwife also said if you eat a lot of sugar, that can help with getting them, so avoid that as much as you can as well. 

     

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  • DEBBIE33CASEYDEBBIE33CASEY
    I like PP's suggestion of prayer. B/C honestly, there is nothing you can do.
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  • bethanyturonbethanyturon member
    Little known remedy, but it's worked wonders for me - Noxzema.  This is generally used as a face wash, but my Mom used it through 5 pregnancies to prevent stretch marks, and it's been working for me, too.  It even made some that were just starting to appear go away - give it a try!!!
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