Recognize the following causes of stretch marks in pregnant women

Stretch marks are a common condition that occurs during pregnancy. Although it is not harmful to the mother or the baby in the womb, the appearance of stretch marks on the mother can cause discomfort caused by itching. In addition, it is considered that stretch marks reduce aesthetics.

When you experience it, you don't need to worry. Stretch marks occur in about 90% of pregnant women, when the uterus reaches the age of 6 or 7 months. Some other conditions can also increase the risk of this condition happening on your skin.

This is the cause of stretch marks during pregnancy

The cause of stretch marks in pregnant women is stretching the skin, due to weight gain during pregnancy. Changing hormone levels in the body during pregnancy can also relax skin tissue fibers, increasing the likelihood of stretching the skin.

Stretch marks usually look like pink, red or even purple lines. This condition can appear in many parts of the body, such as the stomach, buttocks, thighs and chest.

During pregnancy, the skin will try to adapt to the growth and contractions that occur in the body. If growth occurs very quickly, the middle layer of the skin (dermis) cannot adjust its tissue growth so that the skin stretches.

Scars caused by stretching are called stretch marks.

Conditions that affect the appearance of stretch marks on the skin

Several conditions can affect the appearance of stretch marks, including:

1. Weight gain

All pregnant women will gain weight. However, they do not all have stretch marks. The possibility of stretch marks will be even greater if the weight gain that you feel during pregnancy is above average.

Most women gain 10-12.5 kg during pregnancy. It is recommended to maintain weight gain in this range during pregnancy.

But keep in mind, it is not recommended to follow a weight loss diet during pregnancy. To maintain weight gain, you can eat healthy and nutritiously balanced foods.

In addition, try to gain weight slowly but surely. Although the weight gain that you feel is still in the normal range, but if it happens suddenly too, this condition can increase the risk of stretch marks on the skin.
 
2. gestational age

Stretch marks usually only appear when gestational age enters the last trimester or the sixth and seventh months. But in some women, stretch marks can also appear faster, that is, when the stomach starts to widen.

3. Skin color

Stretch marks in pregnant women with lighter skin appear pink. Meanwhile, in pregnant women with dark skin, stretch marks that appear will be more colorful than the surrounding skin.

A few months after giving birth, stretch marks begin to fade and the color fades like white or silver. In addition, stretch marks will change shape to be more horizontal and irregular.

After experiencing the causes of stretch marks above, don't worry too much about the onset of this condition. The most important thing to consider is the health of your body and the baby in the womb. Therefore, do not forget to always eat nutritious and balanced food.

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