Did you know that it is
said that 75-90 percent of all pregnant women develop stretch marks when
pregnant? Apart from all the other factors that pregnant women may have
to look forward to - like weight gain, fatigue, morning sickness, back
aches and getting up all night to go to the toilet - stretch marks are a
very real possibility for every pregnant women.
There are many things
you can do - including home remedies for stretch mark prevention - to
lower the chance of you getting stretch marks when pregnant.
Here are some simple
ways to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy:
Drink plenty of water during pregnancy. Though this may have the
downside of meaning that you are constantly on the toilet, by keeping
your body hydrated you are also keeping your skin hydrated.
Eat plenty of fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, healthy oils and low
fat foods. Vitamins that are particularly
great contributors to
the appearance of the quality of your skin are Vitamins C, E, A and zinc
- though foods
rich in Vitamin A are
best avoided during pregnancy.
Try not to gain too
much weight during pregnancy. If you have a more steady weight gain your
skin will stretch
slowly and naturally
thus lessening the chances of having stretch marks.
Make sure your diet is
balanced and nutritional. If you believe your diet could be improved
then be sure to take
vitamins which are
critical for your overall wellbeing and that of your baby but also your
skin, hair and teeth.
Make sure your skin is moisturized throughout your pregnancy but also
after the birth of your baby till you get back to your
pre-pregnancy weight. There are many stretch mark creams and oils that
can help prevent stretch marks while
pregnant. Vitamin E oil is a very popular massage oil during pregnancy
to prevent stretch marks. These stretch
marks creams and stretch mark oils have been specifically designed to
keep your skin taut and firm during
pregnancy.
