Moisturizers?!

Question

Hello mommas!

I haven't started showing yet, but I wanted to get an idea of what products work best as far as keeping your skin hydrated.. I am terrified of stretch marks.. (I already have some from rapid weight gain in the past) I of course will wear my baby bearing stretch marks proudly if they do happen.. But it doesn't hurt to try to prevent them right?

What would you ladies recommend?

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They say stretch marks are genetic, and also based on rate of weight gain, and if you're going to get them, you're going to get them. But I felt the same as you - what is the harm in trying? 
I didn't use anything at first and my boobs grew super fast. I have stretch marks on them. On my belly, I've been using Bio Oil, and I don't see any stretch marks (fingers crossed) at 37 weeks. Perhaps it is working?

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Large part genetics. I moisturize four times a day and still have some small stretch marks - and I drink 12/13 cups water, exercise  daily and don't scratch etc so go figure. 
Here's what I've tried in order of what was the most effective for me :)

Mustela stretch mark cream
Mustela stretch mark oil
Bio oil
Palmers stretch mark cream concentrate
Burts bees mama bee belly butter
Burts bees mama bee oil
Heavy duty brand stretch mark cream
Palmers belly butter
Jergens monoi oil lotion

Haven't yet tried the mama mio belly butter but considering it 🙈

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All genetics. I'm lucky and don't have Any. I like to use burts bees mama bee, I literally just needed one bottle entire pregnancy. They say unscented lotion is good for the rest of your skin.

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I agree--genetics play a major role but I've been using Gold Bond Restoring lotion and only have a couple small ones so far at 35+2. Make sure your water intake is up and you should be fine!

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I've been using Mother's Special Blend and buying it off of Amazon. I'm only 20.5 weeks, so haven't grown a ton, but no stretch marks yet and it helps with the genral itchiness on your boobs and belly. I just ordered my 2nd bottle of it actually!

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Bio oil is AMAZING!!!!

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Thanks for the tips ladies! If a big part is genetics, I think I should be pretty good... Most of the mommas in my family have had minor stretch marks. But some extra moisturizing never hurt anyone anyway!

Moisturizers?!

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