When to start stretch mark cream?

carolinenyc · June 2013

Hello all you current mommies out there.

I'm approaching my 5th week mark but was wondering if there is a time when I should start applying the coco butter / stretch mark cream. When did you guys start during your last pregnancy?

JordyInIndy · June 2013

car seat:

Oh, immediately, three times a day.

(Nah, it doesn't work. Moisturize to help with the discomfort from the stretching but you're either genetically prone to stretch marks or you're not.)

This. You'll either get them or you won't but the creams won't help that. It will just help the itchyness.

carolinenyc · June 2013

Itchy scars? Wow this all sounds wonderful sigh

okay - i'm off to CVS today.

JordyInIndy · June 2013

carolinenyc:

Itchy scars? Wow this all sounds wonderful sigh

okay - i'm off to CVS today.

When your skin starts to stretch it will cause it to itch.

halfthetree · June 2013

carolinenyc:
Itchy scars? Wow this all sounds wonderful : sighokay i'm off to CVS today.nbsp;

It's a waste of money right now. I start using avocado oil on my belly around 20 to 25 weeks, when the stretch is noticeably uncomfortable. You can't prevent stretch marks, but the oil will help with the itching and keeping the skin hydrated. But if you want to start now, spend away!

nebraska84 · June 2013

I just used regular lotion with my first pregnancy and never got stretch marks, I apply it to my belly everyday and will do so this round too.

Oasismomma · June 2013

car seat:
Oh, immediately, three times a day.
Nah, it doesn't work. Moisturize to help with the discomfort from the stretching but you're either genetically prone to stretch marks or you're not.

This is what my midwife told me during my first pregnancy. Also, staying hydrated is supposed to help the elasticity of your skin.

Ps I got stretch marks during puberty and none during pregnancy. It could all be just a crapshoot.

iTeach10 · June 2013

Oasismomma:
car seat:
Oh, immediately, three times a day. Nah, it doesn't work. Moisturize to help with the discomfort from the stretching but you're either genetically prone to stretch marks or you're not.
This is what my midwife told me during my first pregnancy. Also, staying hydrated is supposed to help the elasticity of your skin. Ps I got stretch marks during puberty and none during pregnancy. It could all be just a crapshoot.

This makes me feel a little better. I got super stretch marks my teenage years from my expanding hips and crazy boob growth. I'm going into this assuming that I'll get them, and will be pleasantly surprised if I don't.

hawkeyestate · June 2013

nebraska84:
I just used regular lotion with my first pregnancy and never got stretch marks, I apply it to my belly everyday and will do so this round too.

This, although I only made it to 34 weeks so I could have easily had some if I made it full term.

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