Stretch marks in pregnancy

How to avoid stretch marks in pregnancy:

• Keep your skin moisturised by using a stretch mark cream for pregnant women on a daily basis.
• We like Derma Mum stretch mark Cream and Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch marks - available from all good chemists.
• Gently massage the cream into your belly and thighs after a warm shower or a bath.
• Take care of yourself - keep bear skin away from sun exposure and be careful you don't run, jump, knock and bump into things when you're heavily pregnant as this can actually encourage stretch marks.
  

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• Body changes in pregnancy
• Normal pregnancy weight gain
• Eat up to 2500 kcals per day
• Sleep and pregnancy: getting a good night's sleep when pregnant
• Sport and pregnancy
• Stretch marks in pregnancy
• Relaxation during pregnancy
• Postures for pregnant women
• Linea nigra - dark line on the belly in pregnancy
• Breasts and pregnancy
• Skin problems during pregnancy
• Hair removal and pregnancy