Stretch mark prevention?

Hi there! I was just wondering if anyone had any insight regarding legitimate products that may help prevent stretch marks? I know part of it has to do with genetics but if there is something that can help maybe make it less likely or less extensive, please do recommend. Thanks! 😊

Show your support

Bio oil

I’ve used palmers stretch mark lotion every other day since the first trimester. I am now 32 weeks and haven’t got any stretch marks 💗 My sister also used it with her second as she suffered really bad stretch marks with her first, and it worked wonders! Could be a coincidence though

When I spoke to my midwife, she told me most products are myths and it’s generally just the genetics and the way your body will carry that may/may not cause stretch marks. Having said that, I still used Bio-Oil. I did get stretch marks, even with using this multiple times a day! I know some people who used nothing and got no marks! Some call it luck, I guess! 🤷‍♀️ With me using Bio-Oil, it may of reduced them, but I can’t be sure. But just having the massage with my bump made me feel closer to my baby/form a bond, so that in itself felt worth it! I also continued this to (hopefully) reduce my marks after birth, but I still do have a lot that show. Again, it could have reduced them -who knows if my marks would had been worse if I hadn’t of continued it. I’ve learnt to embrace them as they are part of a powerful journey!

@Chloe-Louise 100% about the powerful journey part! 🙌🏻 Thank you for sharing!

Bio oil helps fade /reduce them

Secret saviours is what I used and they say it prevents the stretch mark forming a line. Have a look 😀

unfortunately topical products cannot prevent them, they form deep in the layers of the skin. staying moisturized might help the severity and healing process tho!

I had no stretch marks until 30+ weeks and woke up covered in them one day... I had used Maude and Myrtle balm, Bio oil, Palmer's and Weleda oil. There is nothing much you can actually do... Xx

I used Secret Saviour pants with both of mine, no stretch marks and I had a massive bump both times. Not sure if it was the pants or genes which meant no stretch marks but worth a shot? https://secretsaviours.com

Coconut oil did miracles for me

Any pure and safe oil will do. On showered warm skin, massage every night. Coconut oil is good. I used mango butter. I had no stretch marks on my tummy.

And avoid scratching when your skin itches.

I didnt use anything, didnt get any stretch marks during pregnancy but have them after delivery. Dont think they will go away 😂 Just hope for the best