Stretch marks in second pregnancy

Anyone get stretch marks in their second pregnancy but none in their first? I'm worried about getting stretch marks this time around & would love tips on how to prevent them. Does age play a role? It was over 8 years ago when I had my first so my skin was much younger.

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Had my 1st at 22, currently preg with second at 31. I m 39w… no stretch marks with neither pregnancy…

but my sisters both have alot of stretch marks… all 3 of us got preg this years, not planned lol, and they both had stretch marks… so idk not sure what getting them depends on, maybe individual dna and also being lucky?

I got maybe two tiny ones with my daughter at 27 I’m 29 now just had my boy and I got a few more this time around nothing too crazy but I think age plays a factor and the fact that you get bigger quicker with your second child

It’s literally hit and miss! I got a few little stretch marks under my belly button with my daughter.. I literally had a tiny bump with her.
I got no new stretch marks with my twin pregnancy which is crazy!

drink as much water as possible! keep ur skin hydrated

Thnx for the comments & good to know. Hoping to get lucky again this time around but we will see 🤞🤞

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