Postpartum stretch marks pictures

In the second half of pregnancy, many expectant mothers may suddenly find some small red spots similar to rashes on their abdomen. After a few days, stretch marks begin to appear. Not only will they not disappear, but they may become more and more over time. They will not disappear until after delivery, but will gradually become lighter, which are called postpartum stretch marks.

Stretch marks are a very common symptom during pregnancy. It is mainly due to the influence of male hormones during pregnancy, and the distended abdomen causes the elastic fibers and fibroblasts of the skin to be damaged or ruptured. The abdominal skin becomes soft and narrow, and some light pink or dark purple wavy lines of varying widths and lengths appear. They will not disappear until after delivery, but will gradually become lighter, resulting in postpartum stretch marks.

Postpartum stretch marks can be said to be a sweet worry for every mother. On the one hand, it proves the growth of the baby in the belly, and on the other hand, it also has a great impact on the postpartum recovery of mothers. Stretch marks usually appear on the abdomen, and may also appear on the inner sides of the thighs, buttocks, chest, lower back and arms. They are usually accompanied by sagging skin, sagging breasts and accumulation of abdominal fat. In addition to affecting women's body shape, they may also have a severe impact on women's confidence. Some mothers who are unable to adapt to postpartum physical recovery for a while may even become anxious, and in serious cases may develop postpartum depression.

Once postpartum stretch marks occur, it is generally difficult to repair them by themselves. If mothers who pursue beauty want to deal with the problem of stretch marks, they must have the confidence to face it long-term, pay attention to a balanced diet, pay attention to increasing exercise, and work hard to restore skin elasticity. Regulated mothers can also buy some special maintenance products for postpartum stretch marks, persist in applying and massaging them every day to help the skin absorb, and persist, the symptoms of postpartum stretch marks will gradually improve.