How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
Mar 04, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
Generally, stretch marks can be prevented through a balanced diet, applying moisturizing creams, appropriate exercise, using abdominal support belts, and topical medications. In daily life, it is recommended to consume fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, and spinach, which can provide the body with essential vitamins, along with maintaining adequate sleep, both of which are beneficial for the skin.
Generally speaking, stretch marks during pregnancy can be prevented through a balanced diet, application of moisturizing creams, appropriate exercise, use of abdominal support belts, and topical medications. The details are as follows:
1. Balanced diet: Stretch marks may occur due to reduced skin elasticity. Therefore, consuming foods rich in protein and collagen—such as milk, chicken feet, etc.—in moderation can help enhance skin elasticity and thus prevent stretch marks.
2. Application of moisturizing cream: Excessively dry skin may lead to tearing of muscle fibers, resulting in stretch marks. Applying moisturizer locally not only hydrates the skin but also helps improve its elasticity, thereby helping to prevent stretch marks.
3. Appropriate exercise: Stretch marks may also be caused by excessive weight gain. Engaging in abdominal exercises or whole-body activities such as walking or yoga in daily life can help prevent stretch marks to some extent.
4. Use of abdominal support belt: Wearing an abdominal support belt appropriately can reduce the gravitational pressure on the abdomen, prevent excessive stretching of the skin, and thus help avoid the formation of stretch marks. Therefore, this method can also play a preventive role.
5. Topical medications: Pregnant women may, under medical guidance, apply medications such as human epidermal growth factor gel, vitamin E cream, or madecassoside ointment. These can promote local blood circulation, moisturize the skin, and help it adapt to the rapid growth of the abdominal area, thereby preventing stretch marks.
In daily life, it is recommended to consume fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, and spinach in moderation to supplement vitamins, and to maintain sufficient sleep, which benefits skin health.
