| Many studies and surveys illustrate that stretch marks | | | | 3- Carry out regular or mild exercise at least for 1-2 |
| are certainly one of the top reasons for insecurity in | | | | times in a week. However you should not try to |
| women. During pregnancy, women are at a higher risk | | | | perform exercise more than 15 minutes per workout |
| for developing of stretch marks appearance, due to | | | | as it can be harmful for you and the baby. Again, |
| rapid and abrupt growth of their body. In fact, it is said | | | | check with your doctor first to confirm if you can |
| that 75%-90% of pregnant women suffer from this | | | | undertake some mild forms of exercise during your |
| condition when pregnant. It can take place on the | | | | pregnancy. |
| breasts, abdomen, arms and legs and are more than | | | | 4- Massage the body areas where there is possibility |
| likely to appear during the sixth or seven month of | | | | of stretch marks to appear. The advantage of gentle |
| your pregnancy. Regardless of the appearance being | | | | massaging is that it gives your skin healthy and natural |
| so unavoidable, cosmetic and medical professionals | | | | stretch. In addition, you can use olive oil for massaging |
| have constantly been striving to find out how to | | | | which is a good source of Vitamin E. This will keep the |
| prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. | | | | skin flexible and prevent stretch marks during |
| Despite the fact that avoiding it is practically impossible, | | | | pregnancy. |
| there are many options you can carry out including | | | | 5- Closely monitor your weight and be aware for |
| home remedies for stretch mark prevention so that | | | | sudden gain. This is because sudden weight gain or |
| you can lower the possibility of you getting them when | | | | changes can stretch the skin more than its tolerances |
| pregnant. Please consult your doctor before you | | | | that cause tearing and scarring. Talk to your physician |
| practice any of the following in case you have other | | | | about the ideal amount of weight you should achieve |
| medical complication. | | | | for your particular body type. If you keep your weight |
| 1- Keep your body and skin hydrated by drinking lot of | | | | within the desired range, you will be less likely to |
| water during your pregnancy. The greater amount of | | | | develop the scars. |
| water the skin can absorb the more elasticity of it will | | | | 6- Apply moisturizing creams or lotion but be extra |
| be retained. | | | | careful in what type of creams you use. To prevent |
| 2- You need to add plenty of fruits and vegetables in | | | | any harmful side effects, stay away from chemical |
| your diet that are rich in silica, zinc, vitamin C and | | | | based products or creams. It is advisable to get cream |
| vitamin E. These vitamins and minerals are vital to | | | | that possesses all natural ingredients that proven |
| make your skin stronger when skin breakages occur | | | | effectively prevent and reduce the appearance of |
| due to weight gain. Always, bear in mind that the scars | | | | stretch marks during and after pregnancy while |
| can appear due to nutritional deficiency. So, it is better | | | | strengthening and deeply softening your skin. |
| to include food that promotes skin health in your diet. | | | | |