Do all pregnant women get stretch marks?

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 07:20:00 +0000

It is estimated that up to 90% of women are prone to developing stretch marks in pregnancy. In studies conducted over the years, the likelihood of developing them has been found to vary according to:

Skin type

Stretch marks tend to be associated more with darker-skinned women than with lighter-skinned women.

In a mixed race study, 77.8% of those with darker skin developed stretch marks in pregnancy, while only 45.2% of lighter-skinned women got them.

Age

Interestingly, it has been found that as you get older, you are less likely to develop stretch marks.

Family and personal history

In a study conducted in 2004, it was found that of the women who developed stretch marks in pregnancy, over half had mothers with stretch marks. In the same study it was found that 81% of the women with pregnancy stretch marks had pre-existing stretch marks.

Weight

Stretch marks depend on the extent to which the skin expands. As such it is thought that rapid or excessive weight gain can exacerbate their formation.

It is, however, better during pregnancy to focus on eating the correct healthy foods than to worry about how much weight you are putting on.

Skin and condition

Maintaining a nutritious diet and keeping skin well-hydrated will ensure that it is better able to stretch during pregnancy.

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Video:Nutritional guidelines for pregnant women expecting twins

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:07:26 +0000

If you are having twins or even triplets, it is important to reach your nutritional requirements.

Paediatric Nutritionist and Pampers Institute Member, Claire McHugh, suggests increasing your nutritional intake by 300 calories a day for each baby.

Claire also advises that you;

Take extra folic acid
Increase your calcium intake
Eat more protein- especially in your second and third trimester

Watch the Pampers YouTube video for more of her nutritional tips.

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