What are postpartum stretch marks

I believe there are many new mothers around you. New mothers have many stretch marks on their bodies, which is the most troublesome thing for new mothers, because postpartum stretch marks make the new mothers' skin not as beautiful as before delivery, and become wrinkled. So what are postpartum stretch marks, how to eliminate them, and what is the most reliable method? Let us learn about it together.

Stretch marks are broadly defined as atrophic marks. They refer to the rapid bulging of the abdomen after a woman's pregnancy, which destroys the elastic supporting tissue of the skin, causes the skin to become thinner and finer, and the gradual expansion of capillaries and venous walls, causing the blood color to be exposed, resulting in the appearance of pink or purple fine lines of varying lengths and widths. The specific color of stretch marks is related to the skin color of the pregnant woman herself. After delivery, these fine lines will fade and become white or silver scars.

Causes of stretch marks

1. Enlargement of the uterus

After the third month of pregnancy, the enlargement of the uterus causes the elastic fibers in the abdominal skin to begin to stretch, and the abdominal muscles also begin to expand. When the pregnancy is about six months, the elastic fibers in the abdominal skin cannot withstand the pressure from the uterus and break, and the rectus abdominis tendon also separates to a certain extent, leaving longitudinal cracks of varying shades on the abdomen.

2. Hormonal changes during pregnancy

Stretch marks are also related to hormonal changes during pregnancy.

3. The pregnant woman’s personal constitution

Physical constitution is also a factor that affects stretch marks. The growth and density of stretch marks vary from person to person, and a small number of pregnant women do not develop stretch marks.

What are the dangers of stretch marks

Stretch marks may cause some of the following problems:

1. Skin itching and rash.

2. The skin becomes loose and wrinkles appear.

3. Cause breast sagging and affect women’s beauty.

4. Fat accumulation causes postpartum obesity.

How to prevent stretch marks for new mothers

1. Do moderate exercise. Keep walking to improve your physical fitness.

2. Eat a balanced diet. Take more collagen to increase skin elasticity. Reduce the intake of sugar and fat to avoid excessive fat accumulation in the body. Eat more foods rich in vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin B2 to make your skin smooth and tender. Stick to one to two glasses of skim milk every day along with fiber-rich foods. Drink more water to help promote skin metabolism.

3. Control weight gain. It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy, but the gain should be kept within 2 kg per month and the weight should be maintained at 11-14 kg throughout the pregnancy.

4. Use a belly support belt. The belly support belt can effectively help relieve the pressure on the abdomen and buffer the stretching of the abdominal wall skin.

How to eliminate and treat stretch marks

1. Prevention is the key

The key to preventing stretch marks is prevention. Once they appear, they cannot be completely eliminated. If postpartum stretch marks have caused a significant impact on your body and mind, laser treatment can be used.

2. Keep doing aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercises such as jogging and brisk walking can effectively promote body metabolism, consume fat, and build muscle, thereby reducing stretch marks on the legs and buttocks.

3. Hip movement training

You can also try some buttocks firming exercises while lying in bed. Lie flat, place your hands on both sides of your body, bend your legs, lift your hips as high as possible, and contract your muscles. Hold the position for about three seconds and then slowly lower it. Repeat more than ten times, three or four times a week, and you will see results if you persist for a long time.

The above article gives us a detailed introduction about what postpartum stretch marks are for new mothers. I believe everyone knows about the precautions and elimination measures for postpartum stretch marks. When there are new mothers around us, we should tell them how to treat postpartum stretch marks and the precautions for postpartum stretch marks, so that expectant mothers will no longer have headaches for postpartum stretch marks.