Avoiding stretch marks

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zoegerb
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Registered: 07-07-2011
Avoiding stretch marks
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 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 4:36pm

I was wondering if anyone knew of any ways to prevent those darn stretch marks..I just started getting them for some reason and I'm not a fan.

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jaylashawn
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2011
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 5:14pm
I don't even attempt lol I'm more of if I got an itch I go at it. I had my first at 19 so I wasn't into saving the tummy look. Good luck!
momagainyikes
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Registered: 02-02-2006
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 5:39pm

Well it's really all about genetics, from what I understand there isn't really any sure fire way to avoid them.

bookwormjess
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Registered: 08-26-2010
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 7:08pm
My doc flat out told me it's genetics. He said you'll be less itchy as your skin stretches if you slather on lotion... But apparently if Mom got stretch marks, I will.
aergle
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-28-2011
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 7:59pm

from what I have been told, the fairer your skin the more elastisity it has which means fewer stretch marks.

jimmersonbsw
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-11-2009
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 10:53pm

The only foolproof way to prevent stretch marks is to not have a baby :smileywink:

scmommy8
Community Leader
Registered: 02-22-2009
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 10:56pm

I have also heard it is genetics.

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jessica1717
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Registered: 05-16-2007
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Thu, 07-07-2011 - 11:05pm
My stomach looks like a road map. Granted they are faded now. But, I wont be joining any stomach modeling shoots anytime soon :)
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princess12382
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Registered: 11-05-2004
In reply to: zoegerb
Re: Avoiding stretch marks
 Fri, 07-08-2011 - 2:33am

It's genetics. There is no real way or avoiding or preventing them and it SUCKS!! I got them really bad with DD and then with each DS I think I got maybe 1-2 more. My mom had them bad as well.

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