If you have ever had a child, or know somebody who has, you know that stretch marks are often times a big problem following birth. These can be very unsightly, and to some women very bothersome. But the good thing about stretch marks is that there are ways to prevent them during pregnancy. Listed below are two of the most popular ways to prevent stretch marks during and after pregnancy.

1. By getting on an exercise regimen before becoming pregnant and continuing this throughout pregnancy you may be able to prevent a lot of the stretch marks that you would normally see. This works because when your body is in top notch shape, you will be less likely to gain weight that is unnecessary. And since added weight causes stretch marks, if you can avoid it you can also avoid these marks.

Remember, before you start any workout program during pregnancy you will want to clear it with your doctor. They will be able to tell you which exercises to perform, as well as some that should be avoided.

2. Cocoa butter is also a great way to prevent stretch marks. The funny thing about this option is that there is no proof that it works, but there are thousands of women that swear by it. It is at least worth a shot, right?

Overall, stretch marks can be a problem in women after pregnancy. If you want to try to avoid this problem follow the two options listed above.

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Pregnancy brings some unavoidable problems with it - backache, fatigue, queasiness, and, almost invariably, stretch marks. As the term of childbearing progresses (usually during the 6th or 7th month) something like 80% of all women can expect to find red striations to appear on the skin of the abdomen. Depending on the degree of change in weight gain, stretch marks can also develop on the upper thighs and waist.

Some dermatologists attribute the susceptibility to stretch marks in pregnancy to heredity, so some women may be at greater risk than others. Whatever the case, this need not be cosmetic Armageddon. Since the pregnancy/stretch arks connection has been discovered, a lot of research has gone into tackling the problem.

Pregnancy-related stretch marks can definitely be prevented and almost certainly minimized with the right precautions. For instance, pregnancy need not and should not equal indefinite and uncontrolled weight gain - which is the main reason for stretch marks in pregnant women.

In other words, it is important that the mother-to-be maintains a strict nutritional regimen (read no compulsive consumption of dill pickles, no matter how strong the craving). At any stage of the pregnancy, weight gain should stay within 20 to 30 pounds. A proper diet should also be supplemented with regular exercise like walking and stretching. With these precautions, weight gain will follow its naturally appointed course and the skin will not be subjected to abrupt stresses which it cannot accommodate.

Maintaining proper body hydration by means of adequate water consumption will ensure that the skin stays moist and supple, thereby maintaining its elasticity and eliminating a major cause for stretch marks. In most Eastern countries, expectant mothers also receive daily oil massages with vitamin E and C-rich massage media to reduce the possibility of stretch marks - we in the West would do well to take a leaf out of that book.

Stretch Marks provides detailed information about stretch marks, home remedies for stretch marks, laser stretch marks removal and more. Stretch Marks is affiliated with Progesterone Creams.

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