how to prevent stretch marks

mom085 · May 2011

This is my second pregnancy, however with the first pregnancy, I didn't get any . This time around my belly feels itchy sometimes, which I didn't feel the first time around . Does that mean I'm getting them ? If so does anyone know a good product to use

[Deleted User] · May 2011

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[Deleted User] · May 2011

Whether you get stretch marks or not is genetics.

mom085 · May 2011

Omg u guys , I guess I got lucky the first time ;( ... so it will prob get worse when the baby gets bigger . As long as she's healthy !!!! But I really didn't expect it

[Deleted User] · May 2011

you should stay hydrated and moisturize with lotions that encourage the formation of collagen....

Bc even though genetic factors play a role, stretch marks occur from rapid growth and the skin is unable to produce enough collagen.

mom085 · May 2011

Thanks navywife ... that's some really great advice ill start researching products with collagen

08lilmomma11 · May 2011

I thought I didn't have any BUT the I couldn't see the bottom of my belly. I found my first "love marks" from my little man yesterday lol I use cocoa butter.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

Lol welcome dear! Good luck!

kay_la_la · May 2011

My friend put the lotion on eeeevery day and didnt have any throughout her whole pregnancy, and she literally woke up one morning and had them! Because the baby dropped! Lol she went oooofff. But the palmers lotion really does help, ive talked to many ladies:)