The Last Guide to Preventing Stretch Marks in Pregnancy Naturally in Nigeria

Joke a Delta State lady who lives in Lagos got married 2 months ago and she would soon get into the 3^rd month of her pregnancy.

As with any lady who is conscious of her skin, Joke is scared of getting stretch marks the unsightly marks that comes as a result of over stretching of your skin.

This doesn’t have to be so.

There are things Joke can do now before the skin becomes less elastic due to her rising tummy.

There are actions Joke can put in place that will make her go through the whole pregnancy without having to cry about stretch marks that is if she doesn’t want to use a reputable stretch mark cream that can cure stretch marks in less than one month.

1.       Eat Meals Rich in Gelatin

Taking a meal rich in gelatin helps you produce more collagen which improves the elasticity of your skin.

Gelatin is super rich as it not only makes your skin elastic, it also improves insulin sensitivity hence it is good for people with insulin resistance.

Gelatin also improves sleep and reduces free radical that are cancer inducing.

2.       Stay Hydrated

By staying hydrated you keep your skin supple and fresh. During pregnancy your baby need lots of water which it needs to stay in the water sack. To stay hydrated it is recommended you take 8-12 glasses of water every day.

3.       Coconut Oil

For a lady who is pregnant, rubbing coconut oil can help prevent stretch marks. It does this by making the skin more elastic. As you know dry skin is less elastic, so by applying coconut oil, you increase the elasticity of the skin hence reducing the risk of developing stretch marks.

4.       Avoid Steroid Creams

Steroid creams reduce the elasticity of the skin and cause stretch marks. Most skin whitening creams contain stretch marks causing ingredients. So by avoiding rubbing this stretch mark inducing cream during pregnancy you are one step of reducing the risk of getting stretch marks.

5.       Eat Food Rich in Omega 3 Fatty acids

Fishes such as salmon herrings, mackerel, and sardines contain Omega-3 Fatty acids. Omega 3-fatty acids make the skin supple and make the skin supple and elastic. Other sources for omega 3 fatty acids include flax seeds, soybeans, walnuts and chia seeds. So feasting on this food items should help prevent the occurrence of stretch marks.

6.       Use Moisturizers

While moisturizers may not be very effective they keep the skin supple and help reduce the risk in some people. As I earlier mentioned, avoid steroidal creams that reduces skin elasticity.

7.       Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetable rich Food

While scientific researchers have not been able to prove the efficacy of vitamins against stretch marks, vitamin like vitamin E improves the appearance of the skin.

8.        Exercise regularly

Regular exercise helps to prevent excessive weight gain which in turn has been known to be a leading cause of stretch marks. When a person maintains his or her weight he/she reduces the risk of getting stretch marks. Stretch mark results from uneven gain in weight.

9.        Avoid Direct Sun

While taking in sun is a brilliant source of Vitamin D, endeavor to do this only in the early hour of the morning.

This is because exposure to sun rays can increase our exposure to Ultra Violet rays which damages the skin elasticity and collagen hence making it more likely for stretch marks to form.

Wear sunscreen and sun shade when you have to step out in the heat of the sun.