Hi Ladies!
I'm starting to look into products for pregnancy (Belly and stretch mark creams, etc...) and am looking for some recommendations. Do you have a favorite, or one that you've heard is great?
I purchased a Palmers one and don't really like the smell, and have heard great things about the Mamma Mio line, but it seems pretty pricey.. Have any of you tried it? Thanks!
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
I used L'Occitane's Supple Almond Skin Oil at least once a day starting in my second trimester because it felt good and smelled yummy, and for whatever good it would do . . . .I didn't get any stretch marks, but I really just believe that I got lucky. 
You'll either get them or you won't!
nectarine / 2765 posts
I've been using Mama Mio (oil & butter) twice a day since about week 15 or so and really like it...I'm 30 weeks w/twins (measuring approx 34 wks) and so far so good. Only time will tell if I emerge stretch mark free, though!
pineapple / 12526 posts
I used Palmer's, Bio Oil and Mederma for Stretch Marks religiously and I still look like I got mauled by a tiger.
I think it's really luck of the draw, unfortunately.
grapefruit / 4213 posts
I'm no help, I used Palmer's throughout my entire pregnancy but you said you don't like the smell. (I'm 39 weeks I don't have any stretch marks.)
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
I've been using Mama Mio butter every day after my shower. I can't say that has done anything yet since I'm just barely showing but it makes me feel like I'm doing something and it smells nice!
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I liked the smell of cocoa butter, so I used that. I found it to be perfect for the itching that I got with the stretching of the skin.
I hear reallt good things about shea, so if I were to do it again, I might lean in that direction.
apricot / 398 posts
I used the 100% shea butter from L'Occitane and really liked it. It wasn't greasy and had a nice, mild smell to it. It was pricey, but I felt it was worth it if it would help prevent stretch marks (it did it's job, btw)
pineapple / 12793 posts
My list is the same as @loveisstrange's except swap mederma for mama mio. I also look like a fierce jungle cat. Rawr!
cantaloupe / 6885 posts
I used palmers religiously and it did nothing besides make me smell good. I think I was doomed from the start.
@loveisstrange: LOL at tiger comment..,I will never look at my stomach the same way again!!
pineapple / 12566 posts
I used 100% pure coconut oil. I didn't get any stretch marks with my first and I'm almost 28 weeks with my second and still nothing, thankfully. I credit genetics more than creams though.
pear / 1563 posts
I used the Burt's Bees Mama Bee Oil and Palmers coco butter lotion. I did not get stretch marks but I believe that is mostly genetics. Both smell really nice and helped with dry skin so I liked them.
apricot / 298 posts
I've been using the Burt's Bees Belly Butter. 37 weeks and no stretch marks! (though like PPs have said, I think I'm just lucky)
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