tiger stripes?

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So I have heard that stretch marks are genetic mostly, not sure how true that is I guess that has to do with the elasticity of your skin which is genetic, but anyways. I've heard that some woman just can't control it no matter how hard they work at keeping them at bay. But I'm a little more than a week away from my due date with no stretch marks, I'm more or less curious about whether or not they're just not visible yet. Like, once I have my baby will I suddenly see a belly covered in them??

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Genetics do play a big role in stretch marks. Example my mom had them my sisters all got them and I have tried everything. Including not scratching it when they itched and I look like I was atacked by a tiger lol but I wouldn't trade them for anything.

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While they are genetic, both my mom and sister have a ton and I didn't get any with my first baby in 2015. I kept waiting for them to show after labor but never did. I'm 36w3d with baby #2 and still have none. I didn't do anything special during pregnancy but I have used body lotion everyday most of my life and I made sure never to scratch when I was pregnant. If I felt itchy I put oil and a cool compress on to calm it down. But that's it and not sure if either of those played any part in not getting stretch marks.

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Definitely genetic. Although, I got a ton with my first pregnancy and none so far this time (38 weeks). Maybe the scar tissue stretches more easily now that it's there?

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I worked really hard to avoid and wasn't able to. Mine are really low so I can only see them in a mirror...

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Lots of women get them during birth-after baby 
I've got none yet either.

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I don't know that I believe that it's entirely genetics either. I don't have a single one on my belly but got them on my thighs as a child from riding horses, I was extremely scrawny... but got them under my boobs with pregnancy. Why would I not have gotten them on my belly? I've heard it also depends on how fast you grow. My belly grew very slow...

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They won't suddenly appear after baby is born. If you don't have them before the baby comes out you won't have them afterwards either. If you're prone to stretch marks there's still a chance a few could pop up while you are still pregnant. I am prone to them but somehow haven't gotten them on my belly. I have a couple on my hips but I already had a few on my hips from my last pregnancy so not a big deal really lol. It is a genetic thing but it also depends on how quickly you gain weight, and how hydrated you keep yourself during pregnancy which effects the elasticity of your skin.

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Genetics and good care, lots of water drinking and lotion. I have them in my hips and legs in my puberty. Thought id get them in my belly and was ready cause ive heard it depends on the skin, etc. I have not even one stretch mark but I did take good care. Lotion 3 times a day. Drank alotttt of water. My belly skin is super silky nad nice.

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I am curious about this also!! 39w & not a single stretch mark!! I am going to be so upset if all of a sudden I can see a ton of them once the baby is out!!

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No no, I don't think you have to worry. I'm one of those not so lucky women. Got them on my hips during puberty and got them all over my stomach and v while pregnant...you would know. If you couldn't see them (which you could cause they start out bright red) you'd be able to feel them (feels like grooves in your skin). Sounds like you're in the clear! I am jealous of you!

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