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When to Start Using Stretch Mark Cream During Pregnancy

Stretch marks are a worry for many women during pregnancy. Unfortunately, genetics plays a big role in whether you’ll get these unsightly tiger stripes on your belly and breasts. Stretch mark creams can help to keep your skin moisturized and soft throughout your pregnancy, improving its elasticity. They may also reduce the tenderness and discomfort that accompanies stretch marks some of the time. How soon you start stretch mark cream is up to you, but starting it earlier rather than later can help. Additional treatments are an option postpartum.

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Fitness During Pregnancy

While some women elect to make their pregnancy a time of rest and relaxation, others commit to be fit throughout the nine months. By working to maintain or build your fitness level during your pregnancy, you may be able to make the process of bringing your new little one into the world a bit easier and allow yourself to more rapidly shed the pounds you pack on while carrying your soon-to-arrive infant.