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by: Max Bellamy
Pregnancy brings some unavoidable problems with it like
backache, fatigue, queasiness, and, almost invariably,
stretch marks. As the term of childbearing progresses
(usually during the 6th or 7th month) something like 80%
of all women can expect to find red striations to appear
on the skin of the abdomen. Depending on the degree of
change in weight gain, stretch marks can also develop
on the upper thighs and waist.
Some dermatologists attribute the susceptibility to stretch
marks in pregnancy to heredity, so some women may be at
greater risk than others. Whatever the case, this need
not be cosmetic Armageddon. Since the pregnancy/stretch
arks connection has been discovered, a lot of research
has gone into tackling the problem.
Pregnancy-related stretch marks can definitely be prevented
and almost certainly minimized with the right precautions.
For instance, pregnancy need not and should not equal
indefinite and uncontrolled weight gain, which is the
main reason for stretch marks in pregnant women.
In other words, it is important that the mother-to-be
maintains a strict nutritional regimen (read no compulsive
consumption of dill pickles, no matter how strong the
craving). At any stage of the pregnancy, weight gain should
stay within 20 to 30 pounds. A proper diet should also
be supplemented with regular exercise like walking and
stretching. With these precautions, weight gain will follow
its naturally appointed course and the skin will not be
subjected to abrupt stresses which it cannot accommodate.
Maintaining proper body hydration by means of adequate
water consumption will ensure that the skin stays moist
and supple, thereby maintaining its elasticity and eliminating
a major cause for stretch marks. In most Eastern countries,
expectant mothers also receive daily oil massages with
vitamin E and C-rich massage media to reduce the possibility
of stretch marks.
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