Many, especially those who did not give birth to women, during the gestation of the baby are concerned about whether they will be able to maintain their former beauty and attractiveness after childbirth. And this is quite natural. After all, everyone knows that the period of pregnancy is a difficult test for the body, during which the woman's skin is subjected to additional stresses due to sudden fluctuations in weight and hormonal changes. As a result, it may appear striae or otherwise stretch the skin .
Stretch marks during pregnancy can occur on the abdomen, on the chest, on the hips or buttocks. Stretch marks are like scars, small strips on the skin. When they appear, they have a reddish-blue color, then they turn pale, and the skin in their place becomes rougher in feel. To get rid of already appeared stretch marks is much more difficult, rather than to prevent their appearance. Therefore, during pregnancy, it is necessary to take all necessary preventive measures, using various means against stretch marks and taking care of proper nutrition.
To ensure that after the birth of a child, the woman does not have the question of how to remove stretch marks, during pregnancy she must necessarily consume white poultry meat, dishes made from fatty fish, fresh vegetables, cabbage, greens, fruits, juices, sugar consumption, milk and dairy products, the necessary amount of calcium, cereals, rich in potassium, olive oil. Products containing many carbohydrates, it is better to exclude from the menu. This, in the first place, refers to various cakes, rolls, cakes. It should be remembered that during pregnancy, weight gain is quite natural, but it is important to monitor the pace of this process to prevent strong weight spikes, because it leads to a sudden change in weight to the stretching of the skin and the appearance of striae.
How to deal with stretch marks during pregnancy?
In order to prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy on the priest, abdomen and other parts of the body, you can use a variety of creams. But when choosing them, you must follow certain rules.
- The chosen remedy should contain an indication that it can be used during pregnancy. The composition of such creams is designed with this in mind.
- Most effective cream containing shea and jojoba oil. Well, if the cream will contain collagen, amino acids and vitamins. These components help restore the tissues and structure of the skin.
- The cream against stretch marks during pregnancy should have an unobtrusive aroma, which does not irritate the sense of smell.
- Cream from stretch marks should be hypoallergenic. Before using it, you must first perform a sensitivity test.
Creams from stretch marks are divided according to their purpose. In order to prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the chest and abdomen apply different creams. Creams from stretch marks on the stomach during pregnancy contain vegetable protein, special vegetable oils, natural ingredients. Cream from stretch marks on the chest during pregnancy contain more hypoallergenic substances, because the skin on the chest is more tender and sensitive.
A popular remedy for stretch marks during pregnancy is a cream with a mummy. You can prepare it yourself. For this, take 2-5 g of mummy and dissolve in 1 teaspoon of boiled warm water. This mass must be mixed with baby cream and used once a day. For the treatment of stretch marks during pregnancy, some pregnant women use Bepanten cream.
Bepanten is quickly absorbed by the skin and normalizes the metabolism in it. It helps with stretch marks during pregnancy, preventing their appearance on the cellular level, toning and moisturizing the skin, supplying it with the necessary nutrients. Skin after its use becomes more elastic and can withstand the increasing load every day.
Future mothers with means of stretch marks should start using the fourth month of pregnancy. And you need to do this regularly - every day in the morning and in the evening, best after taking a shower, rubbing the cream into the problem areas with gentle massage movements.