https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:03:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1568364 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:54:31 +0000 pui 1568364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah unfortunately it's genetics.</p> <p>I'm super prone to stretch marks and I already have tons at only 21 weeks. I've accepted my fate lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1568360 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:53:15 +0000 immabeetoo 1568360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Save your money! It's genetics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1568092 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:36:07 +0000 thismustbetheplace 1568092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently my mom had them really bad... the fact that she still refuses to wear a bathing suit 30 years later makes me have to take her word for it. At 27 weeks I use Earth Mama Angel Baby stretch oil religiously after every shower and sometimes before bed. No stretchies yet but I'm patiently waiting to inevitably join the club :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1567928 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:56:16 +0000 lamariniere 1567928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Genetics and coconut oil. :happy: I used both and didn't get any with either of my pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1567415 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:16:43 +0000 LuLu Mom 1567415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the genetics boat, I got very few stretch marks (all have since faded) and I sometimes used cocoa butter...but I wasn't very religious about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1567367 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:00:08 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1567367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only gained 17 pounds, but have a TON of stretch marks. </p> <p>Got my first ones on my hips at 8 weeks when I was down ten pounds from where I started.</p> <p>The only thing that prevents them is the genetic lottery or condoms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1567355 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:54:45 +0000 Anagram 1567355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Mama Mio oil and body butter, both. Then after I started getting stretch marks, on top of that I started using Palmer's and Mustela stretch mark cream....basically I brought out the big guns and was going at it 4 times a day.</p> <p>and I got tons of stretch marks. So Yup, spent a small fortune to no avail. *shrug* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566604 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:45:01 +0000 Pumuckl 1566604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used this on my belly:<br /> <a href="http://bio-oilusa.com/en-us/product/introduction" rel="nofollow">http://bio-oilusa.com/en-us/product/introduction</a></p> <p>I didn't get any stretch marks on my belly but some on my thigh where I didn't us it... So maybe it worked? </p> [attach=4925/14/n40lw3.124x243.Bio-Oil.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566529 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:41:46 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1566529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Rite Aid generic version of Bio Oil religiously, and didn't get a single stretch mark on my stomach. I did get them on my breasts though after my milk came in - OMG, at least the bump grows slowly, my bra size tripled two days after delivery! - but I highly recommend Bio Oil or a knock-off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566508 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:04:40 +0000 Rockies11 1566508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. BD: I am def of the view it's genetics, since I didn't moisturize and didn't get any, however getting them during puberty doesn't mean that you will get them while pregnant. Your skin loses elasticity when you get older, and the only good thing about that is that you are less likely to get stretch marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566472 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:26:33 +0000 MrsB2012 1566472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got stretch marks during puberty. During my pregnancy I used coconut oil twice a day and I didn't get any stretch marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566394 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:06:33 +0000 Caly 1566394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meganmp: I agree it's a generic crapshoot...with the twins I also didn't get a single stretch mark &amp; was huge. </p> <p>I used Mama Mio oil &amp; lotion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566140 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:26:16 +0000 meganmp 1566140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also in the genetics camp- since there were two in there, I measured 54 weeks by the time I was 37 weeks, and not one stretch mark. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566112 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:13:56 +0000 mrsjyw 1566112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard good things about the mama mio? oil?</p> <p>I am def a believer in the luck/genetics camp. I sparingly used cocoa butter in the beginning wks then got lazy. Gained 40 lbs and got no stretch marks, thank you mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566069 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:40:47 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1566069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Body Shop cocoa butter stick, and Palmers, but I wound up with crazy stretch marks anyway. Got a bunch during puberty though, so I figured I would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566024 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:42:26 +0000 lilteacherbee 1566024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used cocoa butter and I never got stretch marks. My mom never got any from either of her pregnancies, so I think a lot of it is genetics. The cocoa butter helped the itching at the end though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1566013 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:34:01 +0000 mrsrain 1566013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use coconut oil on my breasts and belly at night. Keeps me moisturized and that minimizes itching. I don't really think anything will prevent stretch marks, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565988 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:53:49 +0000 mrskc 1565988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Burt's bees mama butter. Smells good and is not greasy at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565969 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:23:34 +0000 Mrs tartan 1565969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use bio oil in the morning and palmers in the evening. I read amazing things about bio oil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565951 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:02:22 +0000 Amelieisme 1565951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote genetics. I didn't get any from either of my pregnancies and didn't lather up my bump at all. I do have a few around my hips from puberty though. I gained 40+ lbs for both pregnancies too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565878 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:38:49 +0000 mrs. 64 1565878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it will prevent stretch marks, but I do put lotion on my bump daily. I have to put a lot of lotion on my arms and chest for eczema and figure it can't hurt to slather the bump while I'm at it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565877 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:38:17 +0000 lawbee11 1565877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. BD: Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter! A little pricey but it's awesome. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Mio-Stretch-Butter-stretch/dp/B000OZI8HS" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Mio-Stretch-Butter-stretch/dp/B000OZI8HS</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565875 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:36:27 +0000 Mrs. BD 1565875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone! Well, I got a ton during puberty, which have since faded. It looks like I'm doomed, huh? Oh well! I will moisturize anyway :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565843 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:08:43 +0000 Lindsay05 1565843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure it's preventable, I never got one with DD1 and ended up with some with DD2. I used cocoa butter lotion with both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565835 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:57:54 +0000 lil owl 1565835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not one stretch mark. I used weleda stretch mark massage oil. I don't know about genetics in my case, I got a lot of stretch marks during puberty... </p> [attach=3028/14/n3zgoi.215x260.preg-9511.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565815 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:43:36 +0000 luckypenny 1565815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used l'occitane organic shea butter. It costs a fortune but I swear by it! I gained 70lbs with my first DD and not one stretch mark. I also think a lot of it is genetic though :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565808 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:38:48 +0000 JerricaBenton 1565808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used coconut oil and almond oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565803 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:36:54 +0000 LAZB 1565803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely genetics. I was HUGE and didn't get a single stretch mark, and I maybe moisterized a total of four or five times.<br /> Sorry I don't have a better suggestion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565798 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:32:34 +0000 Bookish 1565798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Genetics, but you can definitely moisturize to keep the itchiness at bay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preventing-stretch-marks#post-1565796 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:31:33 +0000 Boheme 1565796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Genetics :) </p>