Stretch marks in pregnancy - how to prevent their appearance?
Although stretch marks on the skin do not threaten the course of pregnancy and the health of the expectant mother, their appearance is upsetting for any woman. Unfortunately, they do not disappear after the birth of the child and sometimes represent a serious cosmetic defect.
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What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks (striae) are atrophic changes in the skin. In medical literature, they are called linear skin atrophy or striated atrophoderma. The first mentions of pregnancy striae were found in ancient Egyptian papyri.
Modern doctors consider stretch marks not as a disease, but as physiological changes in the skin during the period of carrying a child.
Modern doctors consider stretch marks not as a disease, but as physiological changes in the skin during the period of carrying a child.
Why do pregnant women get striae?
The exact cause of the appearance of stretch marks has not yet been established.
The main provoking factors doctors believe:
Also a certain role is played by hereditary predisposition: if the mother or grandmother had stretch marks, it is very likely that they will appear in the woman herself.
The main provoking factors doctors believe:
- hormonal restructuring. Towards the end of pregnancy in women increases the level of cortisol in the blood, and it is this hormone inhibits the formation of collagen fibers, which are responsible for the elasticity of the skin. Contributes to the appearance of stretch marks and progesterone, the level of which in the third trimester of pregnancy increases more than 10 times;
- stretching of the skin. Starting from 16-18 weeks, the woman's abdomen significantly increases in volume, the skin stretches and weakened connective tissue fibers can tear. With multiple pregnancies or polyuria, the likelihood of the appearance of strictures increases significantly;
- obesity. The greater the volume of subcutaneous fatty tissue, the more the skin is stretched and damaged connective tissue fibers.
Also a certain role is played by hereditary predisposition: if the mother or grandmother had stretch marks, it is very likely that they will appear in the woman herself.
What do stretch marks look like?
Stretch marks are streaks of red or even bruise and scarlet color, which usually occur with a sharp increase in the volume of the abdomen. They vary in width from 1-5 mm and length from 0.8-10 cm. After childbirth, the strictures lighten and acquire a whitish or bluish-yellowish shade, but never disappear completely and are not covered with a tan.
Please note: usually stretch marks of pregnant women do not hurt, itch or become inflamed.
Please note: usually stretch marks of pregnant women do not hurt, itch or become inflamed.
How do you prevent stretch marks?
In stores for expectant mothers sold a huge number of different creams, which, according to manufacturers, prevent stretch marks. But they only soften the skin and make it more elastic, the same effect has a similar effect and ordinary vegetable oils.
In order to really reduce the likelihood of stretch marks, you need to influence the provoking factors. But if the hormonal restructuring of the body can not be interfered with, then to reduce mechanical stretching of the skin is quite possible. And in this women will help medical elastic supportive prenatal panties.
In order to really reduce the likelihood of stretch marks, you need to influence the provoking factors. But if the hormonal restructuring of the body can not be interfered with, then to reduce mechanical stretching of the skin is quite possible. And in this women will help medical elastic supportive prenatal panties.
Why do you need supportive prenatal panties?
Lauma Medical elastic prenatal briefs are designed for gentle support of the abdomen, especially during the period of its active growth. Their composition is 90% cotton and 10% elastane, thanks to which the briefs do not interfere with skin breathing and do not irritate it, do not cause sweating and dermatitis, do not interfere with fetal development. At the same time, they reduce the load on the anterior abdominal wall (due to the additional elastic band width of 8 cm) and reduce mechanical stretching of the skin during pregnancy.
The Lauma Medical elastic prenatal briefs size range includes eight sizes - from 38 (S) to 52 (5XL). To choose the right one, just measure the volume of your hips.
Important! Supportive briefs also reduce the load on the lumbar spine, reduce the feeling of heaviness and make walking easier.
The Lauma Medical elastic prenatal briefs size range includes eight sizes - from 38 (S) to 52 (5XL). To choose the right one, just measure the volume of your hips.
Important! Supportive briefs also reduce the load on the lumbar spine, reduce the feeling of heaviness and make walking easier.
Lauma Medical elastic supportive prenatal panties are not only for the health and well-being of the mom-to-be, but also for her attractiveness
Lauma Medical elastic supportive prenatal panties are not only for the health and well-being of the mom-to-be, but also for her attractiveness