Pregnancy Stretch Mark Prevention

Pregnancy Stretch Mark Prevention
by AJ Stamp

There's nothing like stretch marks to ruin the joy of pregnancy! You've seen the pictures of a woman's pregnant belly, smooth, no scars, and then you look at your own, and it's a maze of red scars.

And that's not all the bad news. During pregnancy, you can get stretch marks on any part of your body that's gaining weight - and when you're pregnant, that's just about everywhere! At this point, you'd give about anything to know pregnancy stretch mark prevention tips.

Stretch marks happen when your skin is stretched to the point where it is no longer elastic. These tears can be bright red or faint in color, and may fade over time.

Are stretch marks inevitable? If your mother got them when she was pregnant, you may have an idea of what to expect in your own pregnancy. While it may be a certainty, there are things you can do to help reduce the amount you get during pregnancy.

Pregnancy stretch mark prevention starts with drinking plenty of water. Not only do you need water for a healthy pregnancy, your skin needs it to stay hydrated. When your skin is properly hydrated, it is much more elastic, and can stretch easier when your gaining baby weight. This can result in fewer instances of stretch marks.

Use plenty of moisturizer after you shower for pregnancy stretch mark prevention. Moisturizer will help to keep your skin elastic, smooth, and supple.
While weight gain during pregnancy is inevitable, stretch marks don't have to be. Keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and moisturized, and you'll keep stretch marks to a minimum.

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For information on how to naturally get rid of existing stretch marks, visit Get Rid of Stretch Marks.