Coping With Pregnancy Stretch Marks
The body’s largest organ is actually the skin. Formed from collagen and elastin, it is like no other due to its ability to stretch. However when it is stretch past it’s limit it can actually tear. These small tears are commonly known as stretch marks.
Stretch marks are caused by a few things but the main cause is weight gain. Women are more likely to develop stretch marks than men are. Lots of new mothers get stretch marks during and after pregnancy. Today, 90% of women are prone to pregnancy stretch marks problem. Pregnancy stretch mark occurs during pregnancy because your abdomen gets stretched suddenly and looses its elasticity.
Stretch marks are completely harmless. When they first develop they are red or purple, but they change to white lines over time. Because they can be quite deep and unattractive, many women become very upset and unhappy with them.
As always, prevention is the best medicine, so if you are pregnancy you should try to prevent stretch marks from forming in the first place. A healthy diet and exercise will slow down the weight gain which helps to avoid stretch marks. Keeping your skin moisturized will make a big difference as well.
When it comes to getting rid of stretch marks once you have them, you have a few choices. None of them are entirely effective, but they can go a long way to diminishing their visible appearance. Among the options available are various herbal remedies like cocoa butter, olive oil and wheat germ oil.
The stretch mark creams that have been touted on all the daytime talk shows are another option for dealing with stretch marks once you have them. They are not all the same and some cost more than others. They work by replenishing your skin with missing proteins and nutrients so that it can more effectively heal itself. You can also explore laser surgery with your doctor.
There are many treatment options available and if you are stressed over your stretch marks then you should explore them. Try to keep it all in perspective though and remember that they are a souvenir you can proudly display of your pregnancy.
