Prevent Stretch Marks

HOW TO PREVENT PREGNANCY STRETCH MARKS
AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN

• What are stretch marks?
• Stretch marks are scars that appear on skin when the skin has been over-stretched. Stretch marks are found in the middle layer of the skin. Collagen and elastins allow the skin to stretch and go back into place. Over time with continued stretching an area can become inelastic. In this case, more collagen is produced and results in scars that are stretch marks.  They are usually purple or reddish and fade to gray or white but they can begin gray and change to bluish red.
• How many pregnant women get stretch marks?
• 50% to 90% of all women get stretch marks during pregnancy.
• Are stretch marks preventable?
• In many women stretch marks can be prevented or minimized.
• Where can stretch marks appear?
• Stretch marks can appear in a number of places, not just your belly. You can get them on your upper thighs, breasts, buttocks, and even arms depending on your weight gain and genetics.
• How do I start to prevent pregnancy stretch marks?
• Keep your skin liberally moisturized with a Natural Belly product. Start soon in the first trimester and continue until your weight is back down to your pre-pregnancy level.
• What else should I do?
• Eat a healthy and diverse diet.
• Do not gain more weight than your recommended amount.
• Massage the areas where you fear you may get stretch marks or where you see they may be developing. This increases circulation which will help.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water … good for your baby and good for your skin.
• Take your vitamins. Also good for your skin and good for your baby.
• When can I quit this regimen?
• Keep up until you have returned to you normal weight.
• Are these products beneficial for other than pregnant women?
• Yes, Natural Belly products can be used by anyone concerned with good skin care.
• What other benefits to the skin do your products have?
• Natural Belly products are excellent for treatment of dry skin,cuts,scrapes,eczema, minor burns,crows feet, sunburn, chapped skin, cracked heels, and itchy skin.

Follow these guidelines and you will minimize the chances that you will get stretch marks. And you'll enjoy the body image that you want and deserve, plus the joy of your new child.