Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Saturday, March 31st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you are a woman, it is very likely that you have experienced a few stretch marks on your body. It may have happened during puberty or a pregnancy, but it just seems like a natural part of life. But do you want any more - I think not!
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” This little pearl of wisdom also applies to the prevention of stretch marks. If you are thinking about having a baby, please heed these words. We have put together a brief list of tips for avoiding those pregnancy stretch marks this time around. If you practice these tips, your odds of avoiding further skin damage and scarring will be dramatically improved, and as an added bonus, the appearance your existing stretch marks may benefit too!
Try a Routine Skin Care Program
The first step in preventing stretch marks is to develop a routine skin care program. Make your program simple and easy. A simple plan will be much easier to keep up on a daily basis and will prove far more effective than a more elaborate routine that you will probably only do on a sporadic basis.
Watch Your Weight Gain
Remember - some weight gain is natural during pregnancy. However, the rate at which the additional pounds are added is very important. Your skin will flex and stretch without damaging the skin tissue. It is when your skin is stretched beyond its tolerances that tearing and scarring result, and develops stretch marks. So, as much as possible, monitor your weight gain during your pregnancy and try to spread out your weight gain to the extent possible.
Use Stretch Mark Creams and Lotions
This is a key element of any skin care program - hydrate your skin regularly. During pregnancy, more tension is placed on your skin in the abdomen, thighs and buttocks areas. As a result, your skin becomes much more sensitive. It is not unusual to experience sensations of itching and pressure as your skin expands. This is where the application of a high quality stretch mark cream or body lotion can not only relieve some of these symptoms, but also enhance the skins ability to expand and flex.
Dr. Moy, a noted California Board Certified dermatologist, says that “by preventing them(stretch marks) in the first place (by using Striae® Stretch Mark Crème), you will avoid the more difficult task of removal. We have done a 10 person test where the Cream was applied (during pregnancy) to one side of the abdominal area and was not applied to the other side. The area that was untreated was the only area that developed stretch marks.” This test did show that a prevention program was key to avoiding pregnancy stretch marks.
Try Massaging Your Skin
Don’t overlook this simple practice. Massaging your skin in the high risk areas will stimulate circulation to the skin and promote healthier and more resilient skin tissue.
Nutrition and Vitamins
Eating right and taking quality vitamins has multiple benefits for the pregnant woman. Firstly and most importantly, it helps develop a strong and healthy baby. Secondly, it helps your body counter the stresses placed on it during and after your pregnancy. Eating nutritional and healthy meals, complimented by a vitamin prescribed by your doctor, will help keep your skin healthy and radiant.
Why not try these five helpful skin care tips to help prevent stretch marks during your pregnancy. Your odds of beating stretch marks is in your favor, just by pampering yourself and your skin a little during this exciting time!
Technorati Tags: pregnancy stretch marks, prevent stretch marks, stretch marks pregnancy
Related Tags: No Tags
Possible Related Posts
