Why do stretch marks turn red during the eighth month of pregnancy?

Most women will develop stretch marks after becoming pregnant. The physical condition of each pregnant woman is different. Some pregnant women will have stretch marks earlier, while others will have stretch marks later. For example, some pregnant women will have red stretch marks when they are eight months pregnant. They are particularly worried that there is something abnormal with their physical health, which will affect the health of the fetus.

Why are stretch marks red in the eighth month of pregnancy?

Generally speaking, women are prone to stretch marks after pregnancy due to the rupture of abdominal skin muscle fibers. Everyone's skin elasticity is different, so some have stretch marks and some don't! If it's a little red and itchy, you can ignore it and observe it first.

How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy

1. Control weight gain. Weight gain during pregnancy should not exceed the recommended value, which means that generally speaking, weight gain should be controlled between 11.5 and 13.5 kg. At the same time, a slow weight gain may reduce the chance of developing stretch marks. Recommended plan:

a. Correct drinking habits will speed up your skin elasticity plan. After getting up in the morning, you can drink a large glass of warm mineral water first. It can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and put the internal organs into working condition. In the early morning, it is very important to excrete waste from the body. If you are often troubled by constipation, you might want to add some salt to your water.

b. Adjust your eating habits. Eat fresh fruits as much as possible and drink less fruit juice. Drink skim milk and less whole milk. Drink clear soup and less thick soup. Eat more low-sugar fruits and less cookies and salads.

c. Moderate exercise or light housework can help restore skin elasticity. It is effective in increasing the skin elasticity of the waist, abdomen, buttocks, breasts, inner thighs and other parts.

d. Ensure a balanced, nutritious diet and avoid excessive intake of carbohydrates and excess calories, which can lead to excessive weight gain.

2. Apply olive oil and essential oil to prevent stretch marks. Expectant mothers should massage their abdomen with olive oil or essential oil from the third month of pregnancy to the third months after giving birth. The massage method is to take an appropriate amount of olive oil every day and apply it evenly on the abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs and other parts, and gently massage for a few minutes until absorbed. Even if some stretch marks have already formed, diligent massage can prevent the increase of fine lines and the scope of stretch marks will no longer expand. It is best to use it after taking a shower (because it is the best time for blood circulation throughout the body). It will be more effective if you massage once in the morning and once in the evening. Each massage should last about fifteen minutes.