For a woman, being a mother is the most beautiful feeling in the world. There are many changes in the body of women during pregnancy. Some of these changes are such that the marks remain with them for years. One of these changes is stretch marks. The marks or streaks that form on the lower abdomen, hips, thighs and breast during pregnancy can be avoided if taken care of. Learn why stretch marks happen and how to avoid them.
Doctors say, ‘During pregnancy, along with the growth of the child, the mother’s belly starts growing. Due to the enlargement of the abdomen, there is a stretch in the upper and lower layers of the skin. This breaks down the collagen and they appear as stretch marks. During pregnancy, women get stretch marks on their lower abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts. In simple language, stretch marks are a kind of wound, which develops due to the rapid expansion or shrinkage of our skin.
More Stretch Marks are Seen in Fair Skinned Women
Some stretch marks are light and some are deep. The reason for this can also be hereditary. It is not possible to avoid stretch marks completely, but by taking some precautions and taking some care, it can be reduced and very mild. Every woman’s skin texture and skin flexibility is different. Because of this, many times women do not gain much weight, yet there are more stretch marks in pregnancy. Stretch marks are more visible in fair skinned women. At the same time, stretch marks can also emerge more in women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy.
How to Reduce Stretch Marks
- Keep the weight under control.
- Do not itch your nails at all.
- Keep the body hydrated, drink as much water as possible and keep taking liquids.
- Consume water-rich fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumber, gourd.
- Eat things that are high in zinc.
- Keep the body moisturized with coconut oil, olive oil or a good body lotion.
- Massage the affected area with coconut oil daily.
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet, which includes vitamins C and D.