Part of bringing a little life into the world is stretch marks. Stretch marks appear in your skin and happen due to the weight gain to support your growing baby. Stretch marks can be permanent and often severe so the desire to prevent them is common.
Step 1
Drink plenty of fluids. You will need to drink eight or more glasses of fluids to keep your skin properly hydrated and maintain its elasticity.
Step 2
Manage your weight. Try to gain the minimal amount of weight that is healthy. Excess weight gain can cause the skin to stretch rapidly.
Step 3
Apply a combination of cocoa butter, olive oil and vitamin E to your tummy every night. This will help keep your skin moisturized and elastic.
Step 4
Continue these prevention treatments after you deliver the baby. Rapid weight loss can also cause havoc with your skin.
Step 5
Resign yourself to the fact that stretch marks may be genetic and you will only be able to control the severity.
Skill: Moderately Easy
Tip: Keep skin as moisturized as possible and remember that pregnancy stretch marks also happen on your thighs, rear and breasts.
Warning: Consult your doctor before doing any exercise or diet changes during your pregnancy.
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