Sometimes they’re red, white, or purple, and sometimes they’re called tiger stripes or lightning strikes. Sometimes they’re itchy, and sometimes they’re bumpy and squishy. If you haven’t guessed it yet, we’re talking about stretch marks—especially how to avoid stretch marks. What Are Stretch Marks? Stretch marks are the squiggly, bumpy, red, purple, or white lines […]
How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy—and How To Treat Them When You Can’t
Weight gain, along with the natural stretch of your baby growing, can cause tears in your skin called stretch marks. 90% of women get stretch marks after their sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses, your belly expands, stretching the skin taught, which can lead to stretch marks in areas like your […]