Oooh, stretch marks! “Yes, I have them! I can remember when I saw my first stretch mark…
It was before any of my pregnancies! I was actually in college 🙈 (I was a late bloomer and experienced a growth spurt when I was 19!)
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I noticed new stretch marks on my legs when I was pregnant with Rosie. I was stretching after I work out looking in the mirror and I thought I saw little scratches on my legs. It turns out they were not scratches but stretch marks. 😳
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A couple of things to keep in mind for you pregnant mamas
1. Stretch marks should not be feared! It’s totally normal. I know it can be frustrating seeing these changes in your body, but trust me when I say that your baby is so worth it!
2. Sometimes avoiding them is inevitable. Yes, cocoa butter & lotions are great for hydrating your skin, but the tendency for stretch marks has a genetic component and you can’t rely on lotions to prevent them.
3. Stretch marks might be out of your control but you can mitigate/lessen the severity of them! 👏🏼 A healthy diet rich in antioxidants & collagen-boosting foods can improve the overall quality of your skin 👍🏼 Some of my favourites: watermelon, coconut oil, berries, peaches, carrots, tomatoes, spinach & broccoli!”
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Did you get stretch marks?! We’re you surprised where they showed up?
Let us know in our comments below.
Originally posted 2021-03-03 13:04:57.
That is if you don’t already have them 😭
Mine came a couple of days after she was born, thought I’d dodged them 🙄
KNEES😭
Vagina
My boobs like whyyyyyy 😭😭😂😂
Maybe for her! Lol. I only got them on my stomach.
SO TRUE👏🏻 stop saying just rub them on your belly, Girl rub that stuff EVERYWHERE!
Forreal
i got them in my belly it’s kinda frustrating And decided to deal with it after i gave birth since they’re not that much..
Is ok
So true. My first pregnancy atm and i saw stretch marks on my sides and hips purple. Got scared thinking i got bruises and Internet said im dying lmao. Turns out they were stretch marks. Hoepfully thyl lighten snd fade over time.
Got mine on belly, thighs and backs of legs.. soo annoying
Great tips ❤️
All but the belly🙄😅
Yes very true