Pregnancy stretch marks: what solutions?
Pregnancy stretch marks are the fear of many pregnant women. Find out here how it is possible to avoid them.
A pregnancy is one of the biggest events in everyone’s life, which is why it is important to prepare for it properly. During the 9 months preceding the birth of a baby, a woman’s body undergoes enormous changes.
Indeed, it takes the necessary forms to welcome baby and help him develop. However, these transformations happen in a short period of time, which can lead to the formation of stretch marks. So, how to avoid and prevent the appearance of stretch marks? Find out all in this article.
The main causes of stretch marks during pregnancy
One of the worst nightmares of every expectant mother is the appearance of stretch marks on her body. It is a phenomenon that many women experience, because their body changes completely and very quickly.
Before knowing the solutions that can help you avoid the formation of pregnancy stretch marks on your body, it is first important to talk about their main causes. As a result, it should be noted that these skin lesions have been the subject of several studies.
These reveal that there are risk factors for the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks. Indeed, it turns out that family history plays a big role in the appearance of stretch marks.
Pre-pregnancy BMI may also have a role to play, because if the body of the woman in question undergoes too drastic changes, she is undoubtedly more prone to these risks.
Finally, it is important to know that if a woman already has stretch marks on her body even before getting pregnant, she is more likely to have pregnancy stretch marks on several parts of her body.
The formation of stretch marks during pregnancy
Many women notice the appearance of stretch marks on their body during pregnancy. It turns out that the formation of these marks is mainly due to
two reasons in particular:
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Weight gain ;
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Hormonal impregnation.
As you probably already know, by gaining a lot of weight in a short time, the body does not have enough elasticity to support it, which results in stretch marks.
In addition, being pregnant, the hormones of every woman are in turmoil. This means that there are quite a few changes at this level. Moreover, during pregnancy, cortisol levels tend to increase.
This directly impacts collagen production. As a result, the skin is less elastic and with the weight gain that accompanies pregnancy, it stretches less and gives rise to pregnancy stretch marks. It is therefore important to employ the necessary measures to avoid these marks.
How to prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy?
There is currently no miraculous solution that can avoid 100% the formation of pregnancy stretch marks. This means that even using all preventive solutions, there is still some risk.
That being said, you should still know that there are certain things to apply to put the odds on your side. First of all, it is strongly advised to avoid extreme weight gain.
It is essential to avoid moving from a low weight to a higher one suddenly. The body must be given time to adapt to the changes that come its way. It is also what allows the skin to undergo harsh mechanical distensions.
In addition, it is important to keep in mind that from the start of pregnancy, you must think about hydrating the areas at risk up to 2 times a day. This promotes relaxation of the skin and do not hesitate to massage these areas for better results.
Of course, it is essential to use adequate products. Fortunately, there are a large number of creams and oils on the market specially designed for this purpose.
There are also a lot of natural solutions, because it is quite possible to use coconut oil, avocado, olive, sweet almond, etc. It is possible to add a few drops of essential oil for more efficiency.
How to remove stretch marks after pregnancy?
It is after pregnancy that it is possible to see the extent of the damage. It is often difficult to make stretch marks completely disappear at this time, because we must not forget that they are scars.
However, there are solutions that can improve their appearance. This can help many women cope better after giving birth. As a result, among these solutions, it is possible to cite rosehip vegetable oil, special stretch mark creams, glycolic acid peels, etc.
It is important to remember that the results are not necessarily guaranteed, but it is better to try.
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