Is it normal to have stretch marks on the buttocks?

In fact, many mothers have a worry, that is, they will have stretch marks on their bodies. Because giving birth requires pregnancy, they will naturally have symptoms such as obesity and a big belly. These will cause the skin's ligaments to relax, causing degeneration of fibrous tissue and the appearance of stretch marks. If you want to do a better job of prevention, you must first find the cause and then treat it.

Causes of stretch marks on the buttocks

Many mothers are troubled by stretch marks. Almost no expectant mother wants to see stretch marks. Instead of worrying about the appearance of stretch marks, it is better to do more prevention in advance. Don’t wait until stretch marks appear to regret it. Only by knowing more about stretch marks can you better prevent it.

1. Causes of stretch marks

Hormonal changes during pregnancy will affect tissues in all aspects of the body. In addition, as the belly grows day by day, the abdominal skin faces excessive pulling and swelling, which causes the collagen fibers and elastic fibers of the subcutaneous tissue to break. As a result, long pink or purple-red lines will form on the skin surface, which look like the rind of a watermelon, the so-called stretch marks. This situation is the same as the obesity marks that appear due to rapid weight gain.

2. Location of stretch marks

The belly is the place where stretch marks are most likely to appear. In addition, the thighs, buttocks, chest, arms and other parts that are prone to gaining weight and enlarging are also places where stretch marks may occur. Most pregnant women begin to develop stretch marks around 7 or 8 months of pregnancy.

3. Causes of stretch marks

1. Glucocorticoids

During pregnancy, the adrenal glands secrete a large amount of glucocorticoids, which increase the fragility of the skin's elastic fibers and collagen fibers. When the elasticity of the skin's elastic fibers and collagen fibers reaches a certain limit, it will cause the elastic fibers and collagen fibers to break, forming stretch marks.

2. Too big belly

When pregnancy lasts for more than 3 months, the enlarged uterus protrudes from the pelvic cavity and develops into the abdominal cavity. The abdomen begins to swell, and under the influence of the enlarged uterus, the elastic fibers of the skin and the abdominal muscles begin to stretch. This is especially evident after 6 months of pregnancy. When it exceeds a certain limit, the elastic fibers of the skin are broken and the rectus abdominis tendon also separates to varying degrees. As a result, irregular pink or purple longitudinal cracks appear on the skin of the abdomen.

3. Physical factors

If you lack exercise for a long time or do not have good skin care habits, it may cause weak waist and abdominal muscles and poor skin elasticity. Such expectant mothers are more likely to develop stretch marks.

4. Hormonal changes

During pregnancy, the adrenal glands secrete a large amount of glucocorticoids, which increase the fragility of the elastic and collagen fibers in the skin. When the limit is reached, it will cause the elastic and collagen fibers to break, forming stretch marks.

5. Recovery after childbirth

After delivery, the broken elastic fibers are slowly repaired, the capillaries and venous walls in the dermis gradually thicken, and the color of the skin stripes gradually fades to white or silver-white, but the skin cannot completely recover to its pre-pregnancy condition when no cracks occurred.

4. Maintenance of stretch marks

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.

(1) A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals should be supplemented during pregnancy. 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.