Because of the influence of pregnancy hormones and abdominal distension, the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin are damaged or broken, and the abdominal skin is getting thinner and thinner, and some pink or purple wavy lines with different widths appear. Generally speaking, it refers to excessive weight gain during pregnancy, excessive belly swelling and broken skin surface fibers.

After delivery, these patterns will gradually disappear, leaving white or silvery shiny scar lines, that is, stretch marks. Stretch marks mainly appear on the abdominal wall, and may also appear on the inner and outer thighs, buttocks, chest, back waist and arms.

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1, general prevention

The appearance of stretch marks has not only physical reasons and prenatal care reasons, but also genetic reasons. Experts suggest that to avoid stretch marks, we should start with the usual maintenance and pay attention to the health care before and after pregnancy. Although 70% ~ 90% of pregnant women will produce stretch marks, if prenatal care is strengthened, the probability of stretch marks can be greatly reduced, at least the influence of stretch marks can be minimized.

Pay attention to exercise before pregnancy, eat more foods rich in protein, and enhance skin elasticity. After pregnancy, keep proper exercise, balance nutrition and avoid excessive weight gain. When taking a bath, the water temperature should not be too high. You can wash the abdomen with water slightly cooler than the body temperature, and gently massage the abdominal skin to enhance skin elasticity.

2. Ways to reduce stretch marks

Weight control and balanced nutrition can reduce the severity of stretch marks, and the application of abdominal skin care products is also very important. Skin care products can be oily or pasty products specially designed for stretch marks, or olive oil. Abdominal skin care products should be applied daily and massaged moderately.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-pregnancy mode