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How do you keep the stretch marks away??

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Hey ladies!!  I was just wondering what everyone was using to keep the stretch marks away?  Cocoa butter?  Mama Bee Belly Butter?  I'm looking for something that doesn't smell like cocoa butter preferably.  I might be the one weirdo that hates the way it smells. 

 

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Re: How do you keep the stretch marks away??

  • delatldelatl member
    From what I understand, there's only so much you can do and that stretch marks are largely genetic. But definitely staying moisturized is a good idea.
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  • ksyknelvr73ksyknelvr73 member
    Ummm....nothing. Unfortunately I don't think there is much you can do. I didn't get any with DS until about 34 weeks and now they are totally faded (he is 3). I am sure new ones will pop up this time!
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  • psychmajormompsychmajormom member
    Nothing.... Just being lucky I guess lol
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  • SerenlaSerenla member
    Nothing, I use lotion to take care of the itching but I've had stretch marks since puberty.



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  • ball.and.chainball.and.chain member
    Serenla said:
    Nothing, I use lotion to take care of the itching but I've had stretch marks since puberty.
    This -- I am jealous if you don't have stretch marks now, let alone if you don't have them after pregnancy!
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  • voplovoplo member
    With my first one I used Bio-oil mornings and nights and I didn't get anything at all. I am doing the same with this one and so far is working :) (I don't know if it is my genes or not but I want to give some credit to the brand)



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  • katiebarttonkatiebartton member
    I use Burt's bees almond oil after the shower to help with the itching. I think I use Burt's bees body butter or something before bed. I'm sure I'll still get stretch marks but it does help my tummy feel better moistorized.
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  • BANBIE18BANBIE18 member
    @voplo‌ where did you get the Bio Oil.... Im so afraid of stretch marks!
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  • voplovoplo member
    @BANBIE18 I am from Canada, so I got it at Shoppers Drugmart. But I believe they have it in Walmart as well :)



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  • gingerkid9989gingerkid9989 member

    Thanks ladies for all your responses.  I totally had pregnancy brain and completely forgot I posted this until I got back to my computer this morning, so I apologize for the post and run.

    I think I am pretty much guaranteed to get stretch marks since I got them when I gained weight years ago.  I was just more wondering I guess how to "keep them at bay", but I really didn't word my post correctly.  I am going to try that Bio Oil @voplo @ninthgirl.

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  • MrsWallickMrsWallick member
    My doctor actually said not to use cocoa butter. He said that there's caffeine in it that seeps directly into your belly. It's not harmful or anything but just a waste of your allotted 200mg a day for something that doesn't even work. Stay moisturized and FX for good genes. Hopefully the bio oil helps for you.

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  • Amores0121Amores0121 member
    I have been using Earth Mama Baby Angel natural stretch oil.  I got some stretch marks on my breast, inner thighs, very low stomach/top of vagina from my DD.  They are not really visible at all, my mother does not have a lot of stretch marks either.  I haven't gotten any yet, am hoping that if I don't gain as much weight this time, I won't get any new ones.


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  • Heeb918Heeb918 member
    Instead of creams or lotions, I use a body bar from Lush in the shower that has intense moisture and is all natural. Don't have any stretch marks but I'm pretty sure it's not the bar, just good genes. Probably the only good thing I got from my father's side of the family.




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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    I used lotion with DS but still got stretch marks at the very end. This time I'm already getting stretch marks, or else they're the ones from DS just reappearing after fading a bit.

    I just embrace them at this point. I already have scars from my ectopic surgery so between those and stretch marks my babies are leaving plenty of souvenirs on me. No need for tattoos later on. :P
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  • SweetiepopsSweetiepops member
    I've always thought it was super genetic too. However, my esthetician (who has stretch marks elsewhere) had a baby last year, and has none on her belly. She said she used cocoa butter every morning (sorry!) and Bio oil every night. I plan to do the same haha, because I have a few little ones on my thighs and butt (and I am not overweight), meaning I'm probably prone to them!
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