In the last few months of pregnancy, a pregnant woman may notice purple and pink marks appearing vertically on her belly. These marks are known as stretch marks, and for many women, are an inevitable part of pregnancy and childbirth. The National...
Stretch marks, the shiny scars that mark the spot where skin has suddenly stretched to accommodate growth or weight gain, are one of the potential side effects of pregnancy that women dread most. Genetics are the most likely indicator of whether...
Stretch marks are pink, red or purple lines that can show up on the abdomen, thighs, breasts or legs during pregnancy. A great number of women develop some stretch marks, mostly in the abdominal region. They are not a health risk and will fade...
Pregnancy causes your body to go through many changes. The weight that you gain during pregnancy to support your growing baby can cause stretch marks to develop on various parts of your body. The most common areas for them to appear are on your...
Pregnancy is a nine-month span of time where a woman goes through a lot of physical and mental challenges. Hormones are altered, sleep is lost, belly aches occur and weight is gained. One of the common side effects of this weight gain is stretch...
For nine months of pregnancy, you did everything right--you watched your diet, (most of the time) exercised faithfully and gained the recommended amount of weight. However, despite your best efforts, your stomach and breasts are scarred with...
Increased hormone levels and fluctuations in weight gain during pregnancy can damage the skin and tear the dermis, leaving behind scars referred to as stretch marks. Eating a balanced diet and exercising may help ensure that weight gain is healthy...
Stretch marks and pregnancy tend to go hand and hand. As a woman's stomach expands, the skin gets stretched beyond its normal capacity, leading to what is known medically as striae. In the center layer of skin known as the dermis, collagen gets...
Stretch marks, which are known to doctors as striae, are small scars in the skin that occur when skin has been stretched. Pregnancy is a common cause of stretch marks, because the skin around the stomach is stretched abruptly, causing small tears...
During the sixth and seventh month of pregnancy, around 90 percent of women will get stretch marks--reddish lines that mar the breast and belly. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) explains that stretch marks form when...
As your belly expands, the skin stretches to accommodate your new baby. Dark lines often develop in response to the pressure and are referred to as "stretch marks." There's no way to predict whether you'll get stretch marks, though you are more...
Stretch marks commonly develop on the hips, breasts and abdomen during pregnancy, according to "Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing," because these parts of the body are rapidly increasing in size throughout the duration of the...
Stretch marks are known medically as "striae," and can occur when the skin is stretched beyond its normal range or when damage to the collagen in the center layer occurs. This damage forms pinkish to red colored scars, which are the stretch marks...
Stretch marks are reddish-colored lines that form in the middle layer of the skin called the "dermis." They are caused from an extensive stretching of the skin when a lot of weight is gained in a short amount of time. An occasion when this can be...
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and positive times of a woman's life, as a new life forms inside her. Unfortunately, for most women, something else entirely is forming on the outside of her body: a lifelong set of stretch marks. Stretch...
Stretch marks are a common side effect of pregnancy. They develop when the skin expands rapidly, due to weight gain or growth. Many women escape the development of stretch marks during the period of rapid growth in their teens only to develop them...
While your skin has elastic properties that help it to bounce back when pulled, when the skin is stretched too far, stretch marks can occur, according to the Mayo Clinic. Stretch marks resemble jagged lines of skin that are red or purple in color....
If you are pregnant right now or have recently had a baby, start reducing the appearance of stretch marks as quickly as possible. If it has been a while and you have lost weight after having your baby, stretch marks may still be visible. Methods...
Pregnancy brings body changes, but one not so welcome is stretch marks. There are two theories as to why stretch marks develop. One theory is that when a person gains weight quickly the skin stretches to make room for added tissue. The other is...
The skin is a strong, elastic substance and it is the largest organ in the body. When a lot of weight is gained or lost in a short amount of time, stretch marks can develop. Known medically as striae, stretch marks appear on the skin as long red...
Many women don't even think about stretch marks until the second or third trimester of pregnancy, when they begin to see thin, red or purple lines creep across their abdomens. Following delivery, the worsening appearance of these stretch marks,...
Pregnancy brings many changes to a woman's body. While it's easy to see some of these changes as part of the beautiful process of life, one change that most women agree is not so beautiful is the development of stretch marks. Commercial creams and...
Stretch marks, or striae, often appear during pregnancy. You may notice them on your abdomen, hips, thighs or breasts. As you gain weight during your pregnancy, your skin stretches rapidly, and you can see and feel the red, purple or brown bumpy...
About 75 percent of the dermis layer of your skin is made up of collagen, a protein that contributes to healthy tissue and cell growth. Damage to collagen results in fine lines, that are usually red or pink at first, but over time they blanch,...
Stretch marks are often a big fear that becomes a reality for pregnant women. These purplish or white scars can leave you feeling unattractive and less like your old self. However, you can use oil treatments to soften the lines of stretch marks...
Pregnancy is a time of rapid growth and change, not just for your unborn child, but for you as well. Your body is rapidly expanding to accommodate this new life. For many moms-to-be, this means stretch marks. Striae, as they are known, can be...
Specialty skincare products for mothers-to-be is a hot market, with stretch mark cream for pregnancy leading the line-up. A May 2008 New York Times article points to popular stretch mark creams that attach their product names to celebrities who...
Stretch marks are a common side effect of pregnancy and affect around 90 percent of mothers. These marks are caused by rips in the dermis, your middle layer of skin, as your skin accommodates the rapid and prolonged expansion of your waistline....
Stretch marks during pregnancy are quite common on the stomach, breasts and thighs. Learn basic strategies for preventing stretch marks in this pregnancy video.
