After pregnancy, many pregnant mothers are particularly worried about growing stretch marks! In order to avoid the appearance of stretch marks as much as possible, pregnant mothers can do a good job of prevention in advance.
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First of all, let's understand what are stretch marks?
The formation of stretch marks is mainly due to the influence of hormones during pregnancy, coupled with the swelling of the abdomen, the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin are damaged or broken, the abdominal skin becomes thinner and thinner, and some wavy patterns of pink or purple red with different widths and different lengths appear. After childbirth, these patterns gradually disappear, leaving a glossy white or silvery-white scar line, known as stretch marks.
Stretch marks appear mainly on the abdominal wall, but may also appear on the inner and outer thighs, buttocks, chest, lower back and arms. Stretch marks seriously affect women's postpartum physical and mental health.
How can pregnant mothers prevent stretch marks?
The production of stretch marks has both its own physical reasons and prenatal maintenance reasons, as well as genetic reasons. Avoid stretch marks from the usual maintenance, pay attention to the health care work before and after pregnancy. Although 70% to 90% of pregnant women will produce stretch marks, if you strengthen prenatal maintenance, you can greatly reduce the chance of stretch marks.
Specifically, you can start from the following aspects:
(1) Eat a balanced diet
Rich in vitamins and minerals should be supplemented during pregnancy. Since collagen fiber itself is made up of protein, you can consume more protein-rich foods. Avoid foods that are too oily, sweet, and salty.
(2) Use a braceital band
It can bear the gravitational burden of the abdomen and slow down the excessive stretching and pulling of the skin.
(3) Insist on exercise
Reasonable exercise can increase skin elasticity and delay the growth of stretch marks.
(4) Control weight
Control your weight when pregnant and avoid excessive weight gain.
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