Stretch marks after cesarean section

Caesarean section is a very common way for women to give birth nowadays. It is mostly related to the older age of the mother and the larger fetus. Caesarean section is also safer. For postpartum women, stretch marks are inevitable, but some are lighter and some are heavier. Postpartum women should take scientific care of their skin when preparing for pregnancy. Many women say that the itchiness of stretch marks is more obvious after cesarean section. What should they do?

Stretch marks after cesarean section

Most pregnant women will develop stretch marks. Generally speaking, stretch marks are difficult to completely eradicate, but they will gradually fade over time. At the same time, some simple methods can be used to prevent and reduce it. Stretch marks are lines that appear when the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin are damaged or broken due to the expansion of the abdomen during pregnancy.

Many women will develop stretch marks on their backs or abdomens after giving birth, and some will also experience itching. The itchy symptoms of stretch marks after childbirth are mostly caused by dehydration. Pay attention to the details of life and do a good job of massage, and the symptoms of itchy stretch marks will be alleviated. In terms of diet, eat more foods high in protein, such as pig's trotters and pig skin. This type of food not only contains rich protein, but also a lot of collagen, which is helpful for health and beauty. At the same time, postpartum women should eat more fruits and vegetables and ensure daily water intake to fundamentally relieve the symptoms of itchy stretch marks.

Before pregnancy, pay attention to physical exercise, massage regularly, insist on cold water baths, pay attention to nutrition, and eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins to enhance skin elasticity and help prevent stretch marks. After pregnancy, you should insist on moderate exercise such as walking; ensure a balanced and nutritious diet, avoid excessive intake of carbohydrates and excess calories, the water temperature should not be too high when showering, you can use water slightly cooler than body temperature to rinse the abdomen, and gently massage the abdominal skin, which is a way to prevent and fade stretch marks during pregnancy, and can prevent the serious expansion of stretch marks. If conditions permit, you can also use some products to reduce stretch marks to take care of your skin after delivery.