Take Your Body Back To Normal
Stretch marks are a common annoyance during pregnancy. Here’s a trimester-by-trimester guide to preventing them, plus tips for getting rid of stretch marks after giving birth if they do show up.
Stretch marks develop in nine out of ten pregnancies, usually in the sixth or seventh month. These pinkish streaks around stomachs, breasts, or hips happen when collagen and elastin (the fibers that keep your skin taut) stretch and snap during pregnancy due to the pressure of rapid weight gain. You have the best chance of reducing the appearance of stretch marks when they're new. Once scars fade to white, they're extremely difficult to treat