| | | | | Opinion is divided as to whether it is possible to prevent stretch marks. | Opinion is divided as to whether it is possible to prevent stretch marks.
Having said that, many people swear that a variety of things helped them
to avoid acquiring them. Suggestions include:
- Eat a balanced diet to keep yourself and your skin as healthy (and stretchy) as possible.
- Drink lots of fluid (preferably water) to keep skin well hydrated.
- Massage with moisturising cream or oil regularly (in pregnancy this is worth doing anyway).
People use a wide variety of creams and oils, including Vitamin E oil and Cocoa Butter
which are freely available to buy.
- Some recommend essential oils such as lavender or neroli,
but if you are pregnantcheck with a practitioner or your doctor to check what is safe.
- Try not to gain weight too quickly. In pregnancy
try not to put on more than the recommended weight and try to increase steadily rather than suddenly.
- Avoid yo-yo dieting.
- If you are losing weight, lose it gradually at a rate of 0.5kg (1 lb) per week to give skin a chance to adapt.
- Regular exercise will keep you fit and help prevent excessive weight gain.
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