What were your stretch marks like, where and when did they appear? Do you get more after delivery? Or do they only come beforehand?
I have had loads on my boobs but none on my tummy and thinking maybe I will get them once it contracts. I would love to hear other people's experiences.
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Mine suddenly appeared after delivery. I used all sorts of creams to stop them arriving. Bio oil is great for stretch marks. I got them everywhere, even on my ankles š preeclampsia ruined me

I had one visible one before my baby girl arrived š looked like a tiger on my belly after she was born, but I'm 5 months pp and they're already looking a lot better.

Mine didnāt show until I delivered as well. I have them on my abdomen, hips, and front of my thighs. Iām 2 months pp and theyāve calmed down a bit

Your skin is like leather, it needs to be moisturized and do so often or itāll crack. I simply use coconut oil. Some moms use products geared towards stretch marks, but I honestly never used that junk. And I donāt have Any stretch marks.. ā¤ļø

I didn't get any from my first pregnancy, I already had a few on my hips and breasts from puberty and I got a few more on my breasts but not on my stomach. People say it's genetic but my mom and grandmother have loads and encouraged me to use coconut oil daily. I would say moisturiser your bump as much as you can. I was gifted creams and lotions so sometimes alternate that with oils but the main thing is keep your skin moisturiser and do not scratch

I got none with my first and got more with each pregnancy but they didnt show up until after delivery - was gutted as thought i was in the clear 𤣠that said they have been under my belly button so far and not too bad x

My skin is prone to getting stretch marks - Iāve had on my boobs, thighs and sighs my whole life. I was surprised I didnt get any during my pregnancy but I ended up getting them all over my belly on my last week of pregnancy (i gave birth at 41.1). I moisturised with E45 and bio oil every day but still got them. While pregnant they looked shiny, and once I gave birth they turned red. Iām now 2 months pp and they look less red with the same moisturising routine.