Stretching during pregnancy, how to avoid

Stretching during pregnancy, how to avoid

The joy of the future motherhood can be burdened with one small, but terrible circumstance - the occurrence of stretch marks. Unfortunately, our small resident, developing, strongly stretches the skin of the belly, leaving ugly stretching. But is it really possible to forget about open swimsuits, short tops and other elements of clothing, leaving stretching areas open? Of course not! From this article you will learn about the most effective ways to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Combining them, you can not worry about the condition of your skin.



1
Water massage

This procedure is useful not only for pregnant women. It temper, moisturizes and refreshes the skin, and in some cases helps to get rid of scars and scars.

How to carry out water massage:

  1. It is held during the soul.
  2. Alternating cool and hot water, massaging movements wash the stomach, hips and breasts, in particular in those places where stretch marks may appear.
  3. Gently blot the skin with a soft towel.
  4. Put the terry robe, sit around 5 minutes.
  5. Apply a moisturizing cream or natural oil to the places of the presumably appearance of stretch marks (for example, olive).

Before making this procedure, consult your gynecologist: you may have contraindications.



2
Power of oils

In essential oils, vitamins and trace elements are concentrated, which will apply our skin and prevent the appearance of stretch marks. There are many recipes for mixes oils. For example, mix the almond oil with orange oil in a 10: 1 ratio and rub into the skin of the abdomen daily to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. By the way, this mixture can be used after water massage.

3
Proper nutrition

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals that will not only improve your overall health, but also will benefit the child and contribute to the prevention of stretch marks. Try to include in your diet more foods containing potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium.

So, to have excellent skin after pregnancy, your diet should be included:

  • Dishes made of white poultry meat;
  • Food oily fish;
  • Fresh vegetables, especially kale and collard greens;
  • Fresh juice, fruits and berries, rich in vitamin C (lemon, rose, blackcurrant, kiwi fruit);
  • Milk and milk products.

 

4
Bast of oatmeal

Of course, oatmeal is useful if you use it for food. But another way of its application - a kind of oatmeal cleansers.

How to cook:

  1. Wrap 3-4 tablespoons of oatmeal in cheesecloth.
  2. Pour boiling water over all.
  3. When the flakes are swell, "Wash yourself" it - spend massage thighs, chest, abdomen.
  4. The procedure can be carried out before washing with soap and water, as well as after.

Repeating this procedure on a regular basis, you will provide your skin nutrition, cleansing, and the prevention of stretch marks.

5
Cosmetics

Cosmetics recommend the use of the first days of pregnancy until delivery. There are different types of stretching Cosmetics: creams, oils. Second - albeit more expensive, but they have the best effect. Apply selected tool after a shower in the chest, abdomen and thighs. Give preference to cosmetics, which is composed of:

  • VitaminsA., E;
  • Collagen;
  • elastin;
  • Chamomile extract;
  • Natural oils (in particular, olive).

And to prevent stretch marks use scrubs. You can buy them at the pharmacy or the store or cook at home alone.

6
wardrobe elements

In clothing stores sell a variety of means for pregnant women to help prevent stretch marks: Maternity bras, bandages for abdomen, supportive underwear, and more. Such clothing is designed to prevent the sagging skin and stretch marks. It is safe for the fetus and is made of natural materials. All these devices can be discreetly worn under clothing.

The appearance of stretch marks also depends on the individual. You can not totally protect yourself from the stretch, but just make them difficult, using the above methods.

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