Dr. Sandra Nnamani

Most times ladies get scared when they see this but relax, we will learn why these changes occur.

Stretch marks are narrow pink or purplish lines that appear on the skin during pregnancy. They don’t always disappear after childbirth but they should become less noticeable.

What causes stretch marks?

During pregnancy, your hormones can soften the fibers of your skin making your skin prone to stretch marks.
You may get stretch marks on your skin as your baby grows and your skin stretches. You May also develop them on your thighs & breast as they grow bigger.

CAN YOU PREVENT STRETCH MARKS?

You can’t always prevent stretch marks occurring, especially during pregnancy, stretch marks appear in about 8 out of 10 pregnant women.

You are more likely to get stretch marks if your weight gain is more than average in pregnancy.

Every pregnant woman gains weight differently so there are no official guidelines for how much weight you can gain. The most important thing is to eat a healthy balanced diet, which will keep your weight gain to a safe & healthy level for you & your baby

TREATING STRETCH MARKS

NOTE: This is not necessary or advisable during pregnancy

Using makeup
Using creams, gels or lotions( see a dermatologist)
Laser therapy; cant completely remove stretch marks, but it may help them fade.

Your stretch marks probably won’t go away completely after your baby is born.

Vladimir Chimaobi Ugwu reporting, Obinwannem News