Are thin people more likely to develop stretch marks when they are pregnant?

After a woman becomes pregnant, the chance of developing stretch marks is very high due to the continuous enlargement of the uterus, constant changes in hormones, and the expectant mother's personal physical condition. Comparatively speaking, thin expectant mothers are more likely to develop stretch marks, which is mainly caused by the continuous expansion of the abdominal muscles. However, these stretch marks are also easier to disappear, and some will gradually disappear after giving birth.

1. 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 mother’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.

2. Thin people are more likely to develop stretch marks

Some people have found that thin women are more likely to develop and eliminate stretch marks, but in ancient times, stretch marks did not seem to be so rampant. Yes, no matter whether they are from ancient times or thin people, they all have a common characteristic after pregnancy, that is, their belly is not very big after pregnancy, so the pulling on the skin fibers will not be too great, and it will not exceed the range that the human body can bear, so naturally there will be no breakage.

Without breakage, there will naturally be no worries about stretch marks. Even if there are some occasionally, the body can rely on its own repair function to repair them. This is why some women believe that stretch marks will disappear after giving birth. However, experts believe that no matter what the premise is when people ask why they get stretch marks, eliminating them is the fundamental solution.

Professionals point out that stretch marks are a type of atrophy marks, which are a manifestation of broken skin fibers. They are pink or purple at first. At this time, stretch marks mean that the skin of the body has been damaged. If it is not repaired in time, stretch marks will form. However, many women lack awareness in this regard. At the same time, after pregnancy, in order to avoid harming the child, they will reduce the amount of exercise, which will lead to the appearance of stretch marks.