How to Avoid Pregnancy Stretch Marks
While it's true there are no guarantees, there really is a lot you CAN do to prevent stretch marks. It's easier to prevent them than it is to fade stretch marks later, so follow these steps while you're pregnant and you'll have a very good chance of avoiding stretch marks entirely!
EAT a very healthy diet to nourish your skin (and your baby) from the inside out. Take your prenatal vitamins and eat the right amount of calories from healthy foods which provide plenty of calcium, protein, whole grains, and vitamin rich fruits and vegetables.
DRINK eight or more glasses of water and/or other fluids daily to hydrate your skin and maintain elasticity.
Follow guidelines for GRADUAL WEIGHT GAIN, in the recommended amount (about 25-35 pounds if you're a healthy weight; slightly more if you're underweight or expecting twins; slightly less if you're overweight.)
Moisturize your breasts, belly, thighs and anywhere else you think you might get stretch marks at least morning and night. Moisturizers really can help keep skin elastic, especially high quality all-natural products.
Continue regimen after you deliver until you're back to your target weight -- rapid weight loss can also result in stretch marks!
Tips
Your moisturizer should be safe and all natural, for your health and your baby's. Try moisturizers like those by Blooming Body at www.bloomingbody.com , or make your own pregnancy stretch mark cream with cocoa butter, olive oil, and vitamin E capsules (just squeeze the contents into the other ingredients, mix and apply!)