stretch marks....are they hereditary?

[lealea85]

i was curious to know if stretch marks run in ur family will u instantly get them too?

i dont really want any to be honest but i have found one that reminds me of a crack in a wall lol
how do you stop them? ive been having warm baths, throwing olive oil/bio oli n all sorts of oils in it.....im scared i will look like i have been mauled by a tiger

any tips or facts....or something funny to help xx

 

[MrsR]

It is supposed to be down to genetics-if your mum/grandma/great grandma etc got them then you're much more likely to get them. There's nothing you can do to stop them but rubbing oil etc on will help fade them after birth.

 

[Emmamb]

They do run in the family...my mum had loads,I've got loads,my sister got loads but then my youngest sister didn't get as many (bitch lol) ur more prone to gettin them if u've already got some. I already had some on my hips and boobs from puberty xx

 

[evie_smith]

My family is covered in them and so am I I hate them when I'm not preg
My tummy looks so scars like I have been mawled it's horrible I think there is nothing you can do to stop them but u can use oils to fade them


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[flexilexi394]

Good question really, my mum and nan didn't get any and they both said they used just baby oil, so far so good with me, haven't got ANY yet! Could get some later on I guess, really don't want them though. Drink plenty of water and eat anti oxidant foods and just pray every day tat you don't get any! But to be honest, it's not like any one goes around with their bellies hanging out, so they aren't likely to be seen by anyone, suppose I don't know as I haven't been in that boat!! X

 

[rainbow dancer]

Im not sure but my mum keeps on at me to smother myself in lotions and potions!! so when i got to bed im like a slimey snail!!! x

 

[bearsmummy]

My mum and nan didn't get any but I did when I went overdue :-/ x


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[flexilexi394]

Hope we don't go overdue then! Lol x

 

[tania]

I am paranoid about getting these too - don't think my mum got many but I already have some on my hips so worried will get them on my tummy too. Currently slathering self in oil every night to try and ward them off! I meant to get into a routine of using a moisturing cream in the morning too but never seem to have time!

 

[lealea85]

then there is no hope for me as both mum n gran have them......if i end up lookin like ive been mauled i wont b goin bk to do my modelling loool oh well it was fun while it lasted.

between olive oil/bio oil n cocoa butter im on a roll.

thanks ladies

 

[x-misspinkuk-x]

my mum has got a few ( after having 6 kids) ive got some on my lower back and up thighs, but they aren't noticeable. i only got them when i was 36 weeks pregnant- thought i was going to get away with it lol xx got my stretch mark cream this time