| It's the million dollar question every pregnant | | | | elastic, and keep those pesky stretch marks |
| woman in the world desperately wants to know... | | | | away. |
| "What can I do to avoid stretch marks in | | | | 3) Get prenatal massages |
| pregnancy?" | | | | Prenatal massages aren't only great because |
| Luckily, it's not hard, so there's no need to stress. | | | | they're relaxing for you and your baby, but |
| If you're well prepared with these secret tips, you | | | | because they help improve the circulation to your |
| can greatly reduce the risk of pregnancy stretch | | | | skin, which help your skin cells regenerate and |
| marks and keep your beautiful skin! | | | | adapt to your growth. Talk about a double bonus! |
| Here are 4 great ways to avoid stretch marks in | | | | 4) Use anti stretch mark cream |
| pregnancy: | | | | Good anti stretch mark creams include all natural |
| 1) Eat the right foods | | | | ingredients and are designed with pregnant |
| You skin (and your baby) will love you if you eat | | | | women in mind, and can be very beneficial |
| the right foods. So make sure you look to include | | | | because of their ability to increase production of |
| foods that are rich in zinc, vitamins A and C, and | | | | elastin and collagen, which improves the strength |
| protein in your diet. Some examples of great | | | | and elasticity of your skin. It's best to apply 2-3 |
| foods for your skin include nuts and fish (for zinc), | | | | times per day, and right out of the shower when |
| citrus fruits and carrots (for vitamin A) and eggs | | | | you can. |
| (for protein). Healthy skin starts with proper | | | | There you have it, some great easy ways to |
| nutrition, so don't ignore this step. | | | | avoid stretch marks in pregnancy. Doesn't seem |
| 2) Stay well hydrated | | | | so hard, does it? It isn't. For best results, make |
| Drinking 8 glasses of water throughout the day | | | | sure you get started early - being proactive and |
| (and especially right when you wake up in the | | | | preparing your skin is key! |
| morning) will help your skin stay healthy and | | | | |