How to prevent stretch marks on pregnant women's belly

Pregnancy is the happiest thing in a woman’s life. A newborn baby can add vitality to the family and bring new hope for the future of both husband and wife. However, stretch marks are often the biggest headache for pregnant women. As the baby gradually grows in the belly, more and more stretch marks will appear on the belly of lovely expectant mothers. Although stretch marks are unavoidable, effective prevention can greatly reduce the obvious stretch marks and relieve some pain for mothers.

1. General prevention

The formation of stretch marks is due to one's own physical constitution, prenatal care, and genetic reasons. Experts suggest that avoiding stretch marks starts with daily maintenance, paying attention to health care before and after pregnancy. Although 70% to 90% of pregnant women will develop stretch marks, if you strengthen your prenatal care, you can greatly reduce the chance of developing stretch marks, or at least minimize the impact of stretch marks.

Before pregnancy, pay attention to physical exercise and eat more protein-rich foods to enhance skin elasticity. After pregnancy, maintain moderate exercise and balanced nutrition to avoid excessive weight gain. The water temperature should not be too high when showering. You can use water that is slightly cooler than body temperature to rinse the abdomen and gently massage the abdominal skin to enhance skin elasticity. Specifically, we can start from the following aspects:

(1) Balanced diet: During pregnancy, you should supplement with rich vitamins and minerals. Since collagen fibers themselves are made of protein, you can consume more protein-rich foods. Avoid foods that are too oily, sweet, or salty.

(2) Weight gain: The amount of weight gain during pregnancy should not exceed 2 kg per month and should be controlled within 11 to 14 kg throughout the pregnancy.

(3) Using a belly support belt can bear the gravity burden of the abdomen and reduce excessive stretching and pulling of the skin.

(4) Pay attention to physical exercise and insist on cold water baths to enhance skin elasticity.

2. Ways to reduce stretch marks

Controlling weight and maintaining a balanced diet can reduce the severity of stretch marks. The application of abdominal skin care products is also important. Skin care products can be oily or cream products specially designed for stretch marks, or they can be olive oil, etc. Abdominal skin care products should be applied every day and massaged moderately.

Although the appearance of stretch marks in pregnant women is relatively common, it can be greatly reduced if some preventive measures are taken in advance. Expectant mothers can choose the right method and take timely prevention measures with the help of their family members, and then they can happily let their babies grow! However, if obvious stretch marks appear, mothers should also maintain a happy mood, after all, the baby is the most important. After the baby arrives safely, mothers can also do some beauty restoration and strive to become a new generation of prospective hot moms!