What to Know about Stretch Marks in Pregnancy
Stretch marks in pregnant women usually occur in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. Recent studies published by BMC pregnancy and Childbirth show that 78% of respondents used a certain product to reduce the risks of developing stretch marks. ⅓ of these women tried more than two products with Bio-Oil being the most commonly used. The study showed that 58.5% of the women who used the oil developed stretch marks. Experts believe that the best way for a pregnant woman to prevent stretch marks is to gain pregnancy weight gradually and slowly. You can contact your health care provider to get a diet and exercise routine that can prevent excess weight gain. Your doctor will help you choose a diet that will provide the right proportion of nutrition for yourself and your baby.
Here are 12 best ways to take care of pregnancy during stretch marks.