Rina Das Rina Das Asked 6 months ago

When to start using stretch mark cream during pregnancy?

I'm pregnant and worried about getting stretch marks. I've bought some cream, but I'm confused about when in pregnancy is the best time to start applying it to prevent them.

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Rahul Mehra Rahul Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Forget creams, focus on those cravings first! Kidding, kidding! My wife started around the second trimester, I think when her belly really started to pop. She was like, 'Better safe than sorry!' And she kept eating mangoes through it all.

Sarita Kumari Sarita Kumari Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Natural oils like almond oil ya coconut oil log shuru se hi lagaate hain. Par cream ki baat hai toh jab pet dikhne lage, lagbhag second trimester se. Best hai doc se ek baar puch lo, jo safe ho wohi use karna chahiye. Healthy skin ke liye khana bhi accha khao.

Anjali Khanna Anjali Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Jab pet badhna shuru ho na, tabhi se lagaana shuru kar do. Second trimester tak toh pakka start kar dena chahiye. Yeh nahi ki marks aa gaye phir laga rahe ho. Consistency rakho, aur haan, sabko nahi aate marks, genetics pe bhi depend karta hai.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Just like how we hydrate and nourish our body from within for good skin, it's important during pregnancy too. For stretch marks, start when your belly starts expanding rapidly, usually in the second trimester. Keep your skin supple. Staying hydrated and a balanced diet also contribute to skin elasticity.

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Anjali P. Anjali P. Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I'm 16 weeks and just started using cream, is that too late? I feel like I see some faint lines already and I'm freaking out. Did anyone else start really early or feel like the creams don't actually do much?

Neha Reddy Neha Reddy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My dermatologist actually suggested starting from the end of the first trimester, around 12-13 weeks, when the skin begins to stretch. She emphasized that consistency is key, applying it twice daily. While creams can help with skin elasticity, genetics are a major factor, so manage expectations.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, people spend so much money on these creams, but many docs say genetics play a bigger role. Still, if you want to try, start when your belly begins to show significantly, probably second trimester. But please, don't blindly trust any 'miracle' cream online; ask your doctor for recommendations first.

Meera Gupta Meera Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh, I was so worried about this! I started applying religiously from week 14, basically when my bump became even slightly noticeable. I picked a natural one, but I kept wondering if it would even work. Just pick a good one and start early, that's what everyone says!

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Ankur Patel Ankur Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My wife started using it as soon as she could differentiate between food baby and real baby, haha! Probably around 3-4 months when the bump became visible. Better to start early than regret later, right? Just make sure it's safe for pregnancy!

Rohan Sharma Rohan Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Many advise starting stretch mark cream early in the second trimester, around 12-14 weeks, or as soon as your belly starts expanding. Keeping the skin hydrated and elastic is the goal. Consistency is more important than the brand. And remember, genetics also play a big role in whether you get them or not.

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, yeh toh bahut common question hai. Jaise hi belly bump dikhna shuru ho, second trimester mein, tab se lagaana chalu kar dena chahiye. Moisturized skin achhi rehti hai, aur marks aane ke chances kam hote hain. Har din lagana, bhulna nahi.

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