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Donnerstag, 24. Dezember 2009

Pregnancy Threat : Are Pregnant Women Prone To The Formation of Stretch Marks?

By Jen Hopkins

Giving birth is the most rewarding feeling that a mother can ever feel in her life. Besides from having a baby, women who have given birth also have one major problem. The formation of stretch marks happens to almost all pregnant women after birth. The overstretching of the skin damages the elastin, preventing the skin to go back to its original shape. This is why the abdomen usually has purple lines that appear after giving birth. There is no need to worry about this because there are ways to actually prevent stretch marks to form on the skin.

Pregnancy causes women to eat a lot of food. Since they are already eating for two, it is inevitable that they will gain weight. Most pregnant women do not know that there is a certain range of weight gain, around 25 to 35 pounds that can ensure that stretch marks will not form in the body. This is still a healthy weight gain that will ensure that the baby will be able to get the right amount of nutrients that it needs.

Moisturizing the skin during pregnancy is a must. Stretch marks often appear because the skin fails to revert back to its original shape after the belly has grown. It is best to apply moisturizers and creams during the first trimester of the pregnancy to keep it intact. During the later trimester of pregnancy is when the belly really expands and the stretch marks begin to form. Always take preventive measures when it comes to the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy.

Water is something that pregnant women need. During pregnancy and even after it, they are recommended to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water everyday. This keeps the skin moisturizes and hydrated protecting the skin from damage. Also, water helps clean the skin and remove the toxins that are trapped in the pores. Women who want to have healthy skin free of stretch marks, must drink a lot of water.

Vitamins are essential in skin care. Particularly to enhance the repair of skin, vitamins are needed in the body. Vitamins A, C and E are responsible for keeping the skin healthy. This ensures that the skin is elastic enough so when it is stretched, it can still go back. The renewal of elastin and collagen is essential when it comes to the elasticity of the skin.

Prevention of stretch marks is not only done during pregnancy. Women who have already given birth must also take care of their skin. Drinking water, intake of vitamins and even moisturizing the skin must still be done post-pregnancy. Cocoa butter is an effective cream to reduce stretch marks. This can penetrates into the dermis, repairing the elastin and collagen that had been damaged. Stretch marks after pregnancy does not have to be a threat to most women. There are ways to prevent it, so make sure to follow these tips.

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