Prevent Stretch Marks during Pregnancy
December 31st, 2009 by admin
It’s estimated by medical professionals that 75-90 percent of pregnant women will develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Red lines around the abdomen, breasts and upper arms frequently develop around the seventh month of pregnancy. Stretch mark removal creams and treatments are much more expensive and time consuming than prevention.You can help to minimize the severity of stretch mark scars by following these tips:• Eat a well balanced diet.• Drink plenty of fluids daily.• Keep skin moisturized.• Take a multivitamin.• Exercise.• Use a body brush to scrub stretch mark areas during bath times.• Get plenty of rest.• Get a tummy massage.• Eat more citrus fruits.• Choose fish instead of beef for dinner.
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