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Stretch marks. Striae gravidarum. Signs of pregnancy. Call them what you want. But they are one thing that all women fear will happen as soon as they become pregnant.
But what about stretch marks? And why do they appear?
Well, the reason lies in the anatomy of the skin. The skin consists of two layers – a thin layer of the epidermis and a thicker, as the lower layer of the dermis. Scattered in the dermis fine filament accelerator called elastin, which, like a rubber band could be, the line be drawn. But just as the rubber can be extended only so far and no farther, so they can only elastin fibers stretched to a certain extent. If more tense, they are hard. The increased mass causes the uterus during pregnancy, the skin torn up for most of the stretch and elastin fibers. Torn elastin produces scars on the skin, as Stria Gravidarum or stretch marks.
They come into the abdomen of all pregnant women, is not it?
Well, right and wrong. They appear in most pregnant women, but not all and not just in the abdomen. Stretch marks occur when the skin is torn in a very short time, as in pregnancy or obesity. They occur:

In the lower abdomen during pregnancy.
On both sides of the breast in pregnancy or obesity.
Thigh.
Sometimes even on the inside of the arm.

But to prevent stretch marks?
Fortunately, the answer is yes, to some extent. Even though some women genetically prone to developing stretch marks, it was found that athletes and women accustomed to it, hard physical work very tiny or no stretch marks. This applies regardless of whether a female relative of stretch marks or not. The reason is that this woman very well, and abdominal muscles strong growth. These muscles can bear the weight of the uterus to grow and to prevent it progressing to the skin – rather like wearing a belt of strong muscles beneath the skin. Thus, less skin stretched, less dilapidated elastin fibers, and there is tiny stretch marks.
Once again, a smooth, healthy, well moisturized skin stretching more healthy to withstand a long time without damage. So, if a woman can strengthen her abdominal muscles and keeps the skin healthy and supple, there is the possibility of their less developed stretch marks.
But how? How do I develop my muscles and my skin is supplied with moisture?
Can be Gentle exercise for the abdominals, once started a pregnancy confirmed or even as a planned pregnancy.

Exercise 1: Stand up straight, raising his hands above his head. Bend slowly to touch your toes. Hold the position for a number of 100 Then slowly raise. This exercise at least once per day.
Exercise 2: Standing erect, raised his hands above his head and hold her hand. Now, slowly bends to the left when you are far below as you feel comfortable. Hold for a number of 10 Sat up slowly and then turn right. Hold for a number of 10 Straightened. Inhale and exhale while bending straightening. This makes a sentence. At least 3 sets once daily.
Exercise 3 apart: Stand up straight with feet about 12 inches. Place your hands on the back of the waist. Slowly bend back as far as you feel comfortable. Hold for a number of 10 Straightened. Now, slowly leans forward, holding the position of the count 10th Then straighten. Inhale and exhale while bending straightening. This makes a record. At least 3 sets once daily.

These three exercises to strengthen your abdominals and back and stretches the skin soft. They also improve the posture during pregnancy.
Care for your skin: Save skin moisturizer with oil – olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil or baby oil is good – gently from the skin stomach, hips and thighs. Massage with a swing of a stroke. You can do this before you exercise so that the oil is absorbed by the skin is stretched during the exercise. This makes the skin supple and healthy and capable of stretching without harmful the elastin fibers.
A good diet: Take a good diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of fluids. And do not forget your regular vitamins. This will ensure healthy skin and supple.
But what happens if the stretch marks have occurred? How can I rid of it?
The good thing about stretch marks is that they drop over time. When she was first formed, they are reddish or purple, but later they become thin silvery lines that do not appear at first glance. Bad stretch marks is that they can be removed permanently only by surgery. Elastin and collagen growth can to some extent by cocoa butter, vitamin E, corn oil and lanolin are stimulated. But to remove the sign at all, laser surgery, blue light therapy and other surgical treatment is the only option. Many creams and lotions are acquirable on the market also make the claim to remove stretch marks, but it is not medically proven.