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06.30.08, 05:05 AM Expecting
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Did you use cream to prevent stretch marks when pregnant? What kind and do you think it worked? Thanks! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 06.30.08, 05:05 AM Flag
 

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I use reg. lotion in general all over but stretch marks will appear with or without cream. It all depends on you skins elasticity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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OP: I thought so...but some people swear by these expensive lotions.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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i use the cocoa butter stuff. luckily i didn't get thru both pregnancies but i don't think it had to do with the cream. i think keeping your weight in a normal range and genetics plays into it. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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Thanks. Was it just cocoa butter from a drug store or a special kind? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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Stretch marks are primary determined by genetics. Creams won't help. They will deal with the itchy skin issue though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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Korres Guava Butter. I think it did work, but I wish I made a better effort to put it on the bottom, underneath the baby bump, b/c the skin there doesn't look all that great. The top where I was putting the lotion looks fine though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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I've been told it's genetics, but I was vigilant about using products and got no stretch marks. I alternated between pure almond oil, pure shea butter, La Roc stretch mark oil and Biotherm bio-vergetures gel. No idea which one was the magic ingredient (if any). Also told that gaining weight slowly and steadily helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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i'm 40 wks pg and no stretch marks so far! lavender shea butter after every shower all over the belly feels wonderful (and helps with the itchiness) but i don't think it necessarily made a difference. my ob said a slow and steady weight gain is the absolute best way to prevent stretch marks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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