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Coping with Stretch Marks in your Pregnancy

07/10/2024

Frowning upon those pesky stretch marks? Fret not; learn how to deal with them, and get rid off your worries after knowing the causes.

Q&A

  1. What are the causes of stretch marks?

Stretch marks appear to be caused by stretching of the skin.

  1. How are stretch marks developed?

As the skin is stretched, there is a lack of supportive materials and the skin loses its elasticity. This leads to dermal and epidermal tearing, which in turn can produce scarring in the form of stretch marks.

  1. Are pregnancy stretch marks different?

It is known as striae gravidarum during pregnancy. The cause and the underlying principle is the same.

  1. The best way to prevent those pesky stretch marks?

Oils and creams have been used. There is little evidence to support its effectiveness.

  1. When and where do they form?

They form commonly on abdomen, breasts and thighs. Sometimes they appear at lower back, buttock and upper arm as well. They can be seen as early as first trimester.

  1. Is there a possibility for stretch marks to disappear on its own?

Some of these striae disappear with time, while others remain as permanent discolorations of the body.

  1. Why do stretch marks appear?

Rapid skin stretch by uterine growth and sudden weight gain during pregnancy lead to the appearance of stretch marks. Pregnancy hormones, relaxin and estrogen combined with higher levels of cortisol predispose and make the skin prime for tearing under mechanical stress.

  1. Is there an underlying health reason as to why stretch marks develop?

It is not related to a woman’s health.

  1. What are the methods to get rid off stretch marks?

Various therapies such as laser treatments, glycolic acid, microdermabrasion, tretinoin and carboxytherapy have been tried postnatally. There is little evidence on the effectiveness on these methods.

  1. How can pregnant mothers deal with the psychological or emotional impacts of stretch marks?

Be proud of the marks/souvenirs that your pregnancy/child leaves you.

  1. Is exercise the most effective method to get rid off these stretch marks?

No, it’s a myth.

Please do include your professional and expert inputs.

  1. Young maternal age, high body mass index, weight gain over 15 kg and higher neonatal birth weight are risk factors for stretch marks development during pregnancy.
  2. It also happens during adolescent growth spurts, in some medical conditions e.g. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and adrenal gland diseases and people who are on chronic steroid treatment.

Any more facts or personal opinions to include in.

Stretch marks are nature’s badge of a mother. It isn’t pretty. In fact, it’s ugly to some. But it was home to every child where he/she begins her life. I find beauty in every line – a mother’s love.

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