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Fluid retention and stretch marks in pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women have symptoms of fluid retention and stretch marks. Both of these symptoms are due to changes in our body during pregnancy, and are related to weight change in the short term.

These symptoms cause fatigue and irritation in the pregnant woman, as she is particularly discomfort during the last months of pregnancy due to fluid retention, but also the appearance of stretch marks, due to significant weight fluctuations.

Many girlfriends ask me how they can avoid fluid retention and the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy?

Fluid retention occurs mainly in the last months of pregnancy, with unjustified weight gain. It is advisable for the pregnant woman to speak with her doctor first to confirm that it is fluid retention and not another problem.

Are there solutions for fluid retention? YES there are solutions and you may or may not be forcing them into pregnancy!
  • Take care of your diet. Increase the intake of liquids and foods high in water (fruits, vegetables). Restrict or avoid salt, sodium rich foods (sausages, salted fish, smoked fish), sweets or carbohydrates.
  • Put the exercise in your schedule.
  • Above all, massage for pregnant women: It is a special massage done throughout the month of pregnancy and of course only with organic materials that are permitted in such a sensitive time of your life. This massage is beneficial during pregnancy because it eliminates fluid retention. Massages help proper blood circulation and relax the back and legs that begin to ache from changing the position of the spine.
  • It is one of the most beautiful times of your life and you deserve to take better care of yourself.
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How to deal with stretch marks in pregnancy?

The percentage of women who may develop stretch marks during pregnancy can reach 80%. Usually, stretch marks appear in the third trimester of pregnancy, but they can occur earlier, with areas appearing mainly in the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and also in the breasts. The chances of getting stretch marks in pregnancy increase, the more weight you gain during pregnancy.

We can prevent the appearance of stretch marks in pregnancy if we moisturize the areas most likely to have stretch marks, such as the belly, buttocks, thighs and chest.
Hydration is recommended to be done with special creams compatible with pregnancy and begin as early as possible before the stretch marks begin to appear.

Also, as with fluid retention, proper nutrition and weight control are helpful in preventing the appearance of stretch marks.

If stretch marks occur during pregnancy, there are treatments to combat them, but these treatments can be done after a period of time, but the results are great !!

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