Stretching the Limits

It is almost inevitable that when you get pregnant, you will probably develop stretch marks somewhere on your body. In fact, 75 to 90 percent of all pregnant women (90 percent of white women) do develop stretch marks. Usually appearing on your abdomen around the 6 or 7th month of pregnancy, they can also develop on other areas of your body. They are commonly formed on the upper thighs, backs of legs, buttocks, breasts, and depending on weight gain, your arms as well.
So what can you do to beat the odds and prevent stretch marks? Scientists argue about just what you can do for prevention, but one thing is fairly certain: genetics do appear to play a role in whether or not you are predisposed to getting stretch marks. This means that if your mother got stretch marks during pregnancy, you may be more likely to get them yourself. However, there are some things you can do to limit the possibility of getting stretch marks.
Here are a few things that you can do to limit the amount of stretch marks you get, or the chances you have of getting rid of them afterwards.

• Eat a healthy balanced diet to keep your weight gain between 25 and 35lbs. A nutritious diet is also crucial to the development of your baby.
• Drink plenty of water. It is critical to healthy skin.
• Take your vitamins.
• Keep your skin well moisturized. Try different products that are marketed especially for stretch mark prevention. Products like Vitamin E, cocoa butter and Bio Oil should be used as directed.

It is very important to take care of your body postpartum as well. If you follow these guidelines and still develop stretch marks, don't fret. In time, they should fade into very fine silvery lines that are barely noticeable.

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