June 25th, 2008
Four Steps To A Stretch Mark Free Pregnancy
Pregnant women everywhere worry about stretch marks. No one wants them, but they seem unavoidable.
They don’t have to be. Here are four steps that you can take to help to prevent them from happening to you:
Step 1 — Understand what stretch marks are
Rapid weight gain of any kind puts you at a higher risk for stretch marks, because when skin is stretched, it becomes weaker. This can cause damage to collagen and proteins in your skin which then causes blood vessels to dilate causing red or purple colored early stretch marks. By trying not to gain weight too quickly during pregnancy, you can reduce your risk of skin damage.