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    Stretch Mark Prevention

    Hey ladies, what have you used, or what are you using, to prevent stretch marks? I don't have any after two boys, and I would like to keep it that way [emoji6]!

    I can't find what I used with DS1 anymore, and I don't want to use Palmers again (although it worked) like I did with DS2.

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    I think it's mostly genetic....so probably you don't have much to worry about. But it certainly couldn't hurt to use a good quality moisturizer. I would make you one & send it to you if I were in the US. Or if you're interested I can send you my recipe and you can make it yourself. It's very easy and much better than nearly anything you can buy, no cheap fillers, all quality ingredients.

    I also recommend minimizing weight gain if possible, since rapid weight gain & loss are most likely to cause stretch marks. Especially rapid and extreme changes in weight.

    Staying well hydrated and eating a diet rich in good fats (mounsaturated, saturated, and omega 3s) will help your skin overall, too. As well as plenty of sleep.

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    LUCKY!

    If you haven't gotten stretchmarks, the odds are good you're not going to (also, I hate you. ). Stretchmarks are, sadly for me, genetic and while people will tell you they didn't get them because they smeared themselves with goop, it is a genetic thing and nothing to do with lotions or potions. Scientists have discovered 4 genes that seem to be related to the development of stretchmarks. :/
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    I already have them even with lotions and oils but i do use burts bees mamas belly or something named like that. It feels good and keeps your skin soft. I also use an organic honey and coconut oil body butter for the rest of all over.
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    Maiden- I would love your recipe! That would be awesome!



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