How do I prevent stretch marks?

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Hi ladies, what should I use to prevent getting stretch marks on my belly? I rub natural coconut oil on from time to time or jergen's original lotion but I don't think those work to prevent stretch marks. I'm 26 weeks and haven't had any yet, but my breasts haven't been so lucky. They are covered with stretch marks and I don't want that to happen to my belly. Help!

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There's really no way to prevent stretch marks...I didn't get any until 32 weeks! All along my lower stomach, & I've been constantly using belly butter and coconut oil...and i also drink plenty of water!

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I used coconut oil and lotion multiple times a day all over my belly, thighs and hips. I thought I had beat the odds, since I had zero stretch marks...that was, until after our son came into the world. HELLO STRETCH MARKS!

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You can't. Own them and don't be ashamed. Tons of women are and it comes off as you being ashamed of your pregnancy and baby. Not talking about you. If your mama has them then 9 times out of 10 you will too. Use cream to lighten them up maybe? I tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING worked.

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If they run in your family there really is no way to avoid them I know I tried. Try what the other ladies say you can get lucky.

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They say it's genetic but I use solid Shae butter and coconut oil and vitamin E oil melt the solids. Three times a day. Don't itch never.

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I think it's mostly genetics. I gained less weight than anyone I know and started off very small and my stomach is covered. Everyone else I know is all like "I have around 5 but my underwear covers them" wtf lol I didn't even get one until like 30 weeks and then they just went crazy. Im currently pregnant with my second and last so I plan to get lasered afterward.

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I had zero stretch marks until after my csection. I used everything I could to prevent them and got my hopes up.
My belly literally looks like cottage cheese now. I got pregnant at 108lbs and gained 57 pounds while pregnant. Lost most of it immediately and my skin will probably never look the same again. :-/ My mom gained about the same amount of weight and has zero marks! Some people are just lucky. I love my belly and scars though.

How do I prevent stretch marks?

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