Best Way to prevent Stretch Marks?

[KristyG]

Hi Ladies

Just wondering if anyone had any advice as to the most effective way to try and avoid stretch marks??

I know its like fighting a losing battle lol but I thought I'd hopefully try a few things and hope that one of them works for me?

I've heard the Palmers coco Butter does the trick? anyone else got any other suggestions?

[Persephone1]

My understanding is that nothing can prevent stretch marks but things like cocoa butter and moisturisers can help with the itching and dryness that comes with skin stretching.

If skin has to stretch, it makes sense that it will leave some marks. I think trying to prevent the marks is a waste of time, IMO. GL though!

[swheat]

Hi - I am 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant and started using Elasticity Belly Oil from Belli Skin Care. 6 of my friends used it and none got a single mark! It is bit more expensive but I think the one bottle is going to last a long time. Worth the $ I think. After reading all about the ingredients too it is the safest option and my doctor agreed.I got 15% off when i became a member to!

[helle]

be born to parents who have a high elasticity gene ^^;

I used tinderbox bellyrub. Didn't work, but it felt good & smells yummy ^^;

[Rouge]

I would say don't get pregnant

Otherwise it's all about the genes.

[Miss E]

I used Palmers Cocoa butter and I really didn't get any stretch marks (other than a couple down low, but I think these happened in my CS not the preg), but I do tend to think if you're going to get them you'll get them whatever you do... Mind you it doesn't hurt to rub some cream in in the hope it might help, and it is a nice way to bond with bubs, DS loved it when I would rub my belly I'd get lots of kicks.

[tattoo_mama]

I would say don't get pregnant

Otherwise it's all about the genes.

thats what i was gonna say. no matter what you try you cant avoid them if youre gonna get them youll get them...

[onthefly]

Yeah, sorry, you will or you won't. But those butter thingies do smell nice