https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:29:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841759 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 17:57:39 +0000 cake2017 2841759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Mermaid: Thanks and i am glad it worked for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841758 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 17:56:50 +0000 cake2017 2841758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Sounds like Bio oil is very helpful! I I moisturize during pregnancy religiously and still got a few! They are very light now so i guess that’s good! Thanks for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841460 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:22:14 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2841460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just switched from Bio Oil and Boppy belly butter to the Basq oil and lotion they sell at Motherhood Maternity - they were more affordable than some products, and they have 100% made my stomach less itchy, I haven't seen any more stretch marks since I started using them, and I think they have made them look a little less red and angry? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841425 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:37:25 +0000 SweetiePie 2841425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it’s mostly genetics but I’m sure that trying to prevent Cant possibly hurt so why not?<br /> First pregnancy I did bio-oil at night and Burt’s Bees Belly Butter during the day. Not a single stretch mark.<br /> My 2nd pregnancy I wasn’t quite as religious about it. But I did either Bio-oil or Loccitane almond oil spray at night. And burts bees or cerave cream during the day. My derm saw one small stretch mark under a magnifying glass when I was like 32 weeks pregnant. Lol. I can’t find it now so it must not have been significant at all. </p> <p>But had I done nothing who knows? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841402 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:12:04 +0000 cat620 2841402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: Same here. I think it's genetic, and there's not really much you can do to prevent them. I never got any, and I had two almost 9 pound babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841250 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:48:02 +0000 cake2017 2841250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841249 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:47:47 +0000 cake2017 2841249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: Lucky :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841226 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:25:31 +0000 Modern Daisy 2841226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did nothing and didn’t get any. It’s genetics. My stomach has always been able to stretch out really big after a big meal for better or worse, I seem to have accordion skin or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841199 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:20:20 +0000 Tanjowen 2841199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: Bio Oil every night before bed (started 2nd trimester). It does stain, so be careful. It also helped with the itchy belly skin for me.</p> <p>My doctor said it's mostly genetics, but in terms of prevention, lots of water, exercise, and moisturizing can help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841117 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:16:33 +0000 Alba4 2841117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used cocoa butter and didn’t get any stretch marks either pregnancy (number 2 was 9lbs11oz), but to be honest I think it is all hereditary and dependent on your skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2841014 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:18:42 +0000 cake2017 2841014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: @Mrsbells: @JennyPenny: Thank you for the information! I plan to look into some of the products listed :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2840376 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:30:26 +0000 Mrsbells 2840376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: honestly stretchmarks cant really be prevented. I did everything possible and still got them and some of my friends didn't do anything and dont have them. I think some peoples skin is more predisposed to get them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2840275 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:05:47 +0000 JennyPenny 2840275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used l'Occitane almond oil with both pregnancies and got 1 stretch mark each. Since I have a ton of stretch marks from puberty, I think it did help minimize them quite a bit. Afterward I continued using the almond oil until it ran out (its a bit $$) and then switched to Bio Oil. My stretch marks are no longer visible except for the fact that the skin there is a bit extra wrinkly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2840240 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:04:31 +0000 Sams Mom 2840240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hydrated and lotioned up like no other while pregnant and didn't get a single stretch mark until I was 33 weeks pregnant ☹️ so I failed at prevention...</p> <p>And as much as I hate to admit this (I think most MLMs over sell and under perform), my sister sells It Works, and the stretch mark cream she gave me drastically reduced the visibility of my stretch marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-prevent-or-fade-stretch-marks#post-2840235 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:42:06 +0000 cake2017 2840235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any tips would be appreciated! I know they probably won’t disappear completely. What products did you use during, after pregnancy?! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics/page/2#post-2219939 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:29:24 +0000 Bubbles 2219939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mum never got them through 4 kids, and I didn't get any at all with DS and he was a pretty big baby.. I did get them on my boobs during puberty though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics/page/2#post-2219855 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:32:43 +0000 PrincessBaby 2219855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom did not get stretch marks with any of her 3 pregnancies...and she gained 40lbs with each.</p> <p>I did not get them with either pregnancy and I gained in the low 30s for each one. But I also religiously slathered on Mama Mio oil and cream 2x a day so I have no idea if that helped or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics/page/2#post-2219784 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:49:17 +0000 plantains 2219784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got some, not very many and they aren't very big. They started to fade away big now that I'm pregnant again are making a comeback. I'm pretty dark skinned though so I don't really care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics/page/2#post-2204461 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:40:09 +0000 sarac 2204461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gained 12 pounds, got stretch marks after 40 weeks. 34 weeks now and none so far, even though I'm up 18 pounds. My mother gained 40 pounds and didn't get any, which is obnoxious. But truly, nothing you do matters, except ideally keeping your weight gain under control. But I'm clearly even the exception to that, which is awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics/page/2#post-2204408 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:41:29 +0000 renee 2204408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom didn't get stretch marks until she was pregnant with my brother and I (twins!). I got 2 tiny stretch marks on my thigh from my pregnancy. I have stretch marks from earlier in my life though, so I was really surprised I didn't get any from pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204404 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:27:41 +0000 dc yoga bee 2204404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mother got horrible stretch marks, and hers went away. I got horrible stretch marks, and am hoping they go away. But, she also had no morning sickness, and I had hyperemesis. Her milk also never came in, and I have an oversupply. So, I don't put too much stock into what happened with my mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204394 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:09:30 +0000 blackbird 2204394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom had none, and says she gained 90 pounds with me. I have plenty! There are so many factors-how you carry, how consistently you gain weight (all at once versus spread out, how elastic your skin is....those creams are all woo. I also got a bunch from puberty but they're basically nonexistent </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204377 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:53:29 +0000 FannyMae 2204377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mum has zero stretchmarks, she has a soft pudgy white mum tum though. I have stretchies all over the front of my belly down into my pubic area. At 15 weeks I can already see some of them getting pink again, so I'm in for round 2. Its just my skin type vs mum's I think, I have less elasticity? my skin is also much drier all over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204255 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:48:14 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2204255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get them on my belly, but I got them on my boobs.... I don't believe my mom got them either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204244 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:42:23 +0000 Peasinapod 2204244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom and sister both have stretch marks. I didn't get any. Used palmers belly butter and bio oil. Slathered it on. I figured it couldn't hurt to try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204220 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:24:57 +0000 Mamasig 2204220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I wish I could think like that. I need some of your self esteem :happy: Mine are very light and I still hate them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204219 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:23:05 +0000 simplyfelicity 2204219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204217 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:21:12 +0000 simplyfelicity 2204217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have them on my belly and my mom doesn't. She swears it's because she rubbed olive oil on herself but I know it's genetic (probably on my dad's side.) My sister got them too.<br /> I am 37 weeks and noticed them a few weeks ago. Probably just going to get "worse" but it is what it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204197 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:08:26 +0000 MCD919 2204197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get them, and neither did my Mom and sister. Yay for good genes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stretch-marks-and-genetics#post-2204138 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:22:30 +0000 LuLu Mom 2204138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had very light ones that have since gone away with both pregnancies, my mom still has hers from us. My younger sister has very pronounced ones and my older sister has light ones similar to mine. We are kind of all over the board. </p>