What to do if you are pregnant

Some physical changes during pregnancy can make pregnant women very crazy, which is also a direct reason why many pregnant women suffer from postpartum depression nowadays. Because some changes during pregnancy cannot be fully recovered even after giving birth, stretch marks are one of them. If the pregnant woman is not well cared for after delivery, the stretch marks on her body will not disappear. So how should the stretch marks be made to disappear?

What should pregnant women do if they have stretch marks on their breasts?

1. Supplement collagen and eat more foods rich in collagen, such as pig's feet; also eat more foods rich in vitamin C, which will help enhance the elasticity of the skin and speed up the recovery of broken elastic fibers.

2. Pay attention to moisturizing and nourishing dry skin. You can choose skin care products containing collagen or with strong moisturizing function. You can do some moderate exercise before pregnancy, but during pregnancy, you should focus on physical care and avoid too much exercise. It is beneficial to eat more fruits and vegetables and take more vitamins.

3. Starting to prevent stretch marks before pregnancy can achieve twice the result with half the effort, and the key is to enhance the skin's adaptability. Exercise every day. From the day you plan to have a baby, you should insist on doing sit-ups, push-ups and other exercises. Before pregnancy, insist on taking cold water baths without affecting your health. This can enhance skin elasticity and make the skin less likely to break when under pressure, which is beneficial for preventing stretch marks. Pay attention to a balanced diet and try to eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins. Starting preventive measures before pregnancy can effectively reduce the occurrence of stretch marks during pregnancy or after delivery.

How to prevent 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. Although 70% to 90% of pregnant women will develop stretch marks, if you strengthen your prenatal care, you can greatly reduce the chance of developing stretch marks, or at least minimize the impact of stretch marks.

(1) Balanced diet: During pregnancy, you should supplement with rich vitamins and minerals. 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.