Patient's question:
I heard that using elastic skin care cream before pregnancy or applying olive oil to the abdomen during pregnancy can prevent stretch marks. Is that true? Can olive oil be used during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: You should already be pregnant and may be feeling some concern as the baby grows, causing unsightly stretch marks to appear on your abdomen.Recommendations: In fact, not every pregnant woman develops those unsightly stretch marks. Stretch marks occur due to the tearing of muscle fibers. Therefore, only pregnant women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy or whose fetuses grow too quickly are more likely to develop stretch marks.
To prevent stretch marks, you can eat more high-protein foods like eggs and milk, as well as fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins. Applying egg whites to the abdomen can effectively reduce stretch marks. Olive oil can also be applied externally and has no adverse effects on the fetus, making it suitable as a skincare product during pregnancy.
Lifestyle Care: Moderate exercise and a balanced diet are important. High-calorie foods should be consumed in moderation.