These few nights, the stretch marks got so itchy !
I've apply the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Cream every time after I bath.
I'm going to deliver in like 2 - 3 weeks time.

Any idea what product can reduce the itchiness and the scars ?

I had the same problem...with itches all over. doctor prescribed me some lotion..and i also used calamine lotion to ease the itchiness. There were few times that I couldn't tahan the itchiness that i bathe in the middle of the night..in cold water.

I think it's pretty normal for some pregnant women to go thru this. I know i went thru..and there's stretch marks left behind. I used cream and all sorts but it doesn't go away..after nearly 2 years..i actually accepted that these stretch marks wont never go away (though it may fade).

I do envy those who doesn't have much stretch marks on their tummy.

calamine lotion ?

These stretch marks only comes to me when I'm like 7+months pregnant >.<

Hahaha.. I soooo can relate.. there was this one time, when I was pregnant, and I got sooo itchy.. Used all sorts of lotion, but still no good.. I ended up going to the doctor's almost crying asking to give me something for the itch.. Turns out it was some allergic reaction to something -- can't recall exactly.. I was prescribed some pills and all was well

at first I thought it was allergic reaction..doc prescribed with meds..but it didn't work..then doc said...some women have this reaction when it's nearing the delivery..

Will have my next check up in 2 more days.
Will ask the doctor
Thanks, ladies !

Afraid it's allergy >.<

For the itches, my wife's doctor gave her some anti-itch medicine and also some sedatives, which supposedly knocks her out for the night so good-bye scratchy hands ...as for the stretch marks hmph, my wife goes to a beauty salon which treats her to a weekly treatment for 14 months (I'm not making this up) which I have to say does make a difference... but I'm not even going to mention the cost... serves me right though for commenting that the lines (caused then by our firstborn) resembled the london underground map ...anyone can recommend an over-the-counter cheap alternative?

U can try Fruit & Vegetable Rinse from Sunrider.. it is made of natural ingredients and u can get it anywhere from the Sunrider branches.. I know it sounds weird.. but I'm using it on and off for any itchiness all over my body (except private parts).. cos its for external usage only.. it costs around rm23 ++.. u may give it a try cos its inexpensive.. you can use it to clean ur veges & fruits as well.. besides, it even removes corns (the stubborn thingy that grows on foot, hand, etc).. and also mosquitoes bites... its a very useful thingy that I keep it in my handbag all day long well I'm not too sure if it could help but u can give it a try ya since its made of natural ingredients.. good luck!

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Added on April 5, 2011, 3:55 pmOh btw, even when u are injured u can apply on your injury and you will be suprised how your injury recovers

This post has been edited by veggie_green: Apr 5 2011, 03:55 PM

grinner...my hubby is smart enough not to mention about the 'map' hahahahha...thus i got no opportunity to ask him to send me for treatments

Hahahaha... Maps !

My dear, your hubby has my deepest respect and admiration... even after four kids, I am still learning to keep my big yappity mouth shut when it comes to the sacrifices the mother (my darling wife) makes for the children... 'still' being the operative there... actually, I don't even care about the stretch marks on her, I just let my big mouth slip that once (okay, it wasn't once... more like 7-8 times... but I was only teasing her in a funny, loving way... nothing malicious at all!)

...but mothers, please remember us hubbies don't really care about the stretch marks... (insert usual line here)... If we could suffer it for you, we would

Sometimes those marks is good to remind hubby about our sacrifices to deliver the children who follow their surname instead of the mother's surname.

...Also useful when you lose your GPS unit and driving around in an unfamiliar place... *hides*

Wishing that grinner's wife see his remarks.

Oh yes, moms to be, try the simple yet cheap olive oil? I used that on my first pregnancy, and strecth mark free.

2nd pregnancy, no such luxury (somebody complains about the oily shirt that is hard to wash)...., so end up with some.

Will the olive oil still works for me now ?
Since I've already have the stretch marks and itchiness >.<

You do know this is not Kopitiam right?

Please refrain from making posts like this.

Sorry.
It just sound funny when he said those stretch marks resembled map >.<

Word dude. Been there and done that too...

Stretch Marks?????? Luckly i have a VERY GOOD product form "Amway" name's by ALLANO (Hand & Body Lotion). It's cost about RM 40++ i think. It's very works for me, during im having first baby start from 3 months, i start apply the lotion everyday. Before sleep must apply the lotion. No more "katal" and stretch marks oh......
For my suggest, if already have the stretch marks, u also can start apply this lotion for anti intchi and reduce the marks also loh.

After deliver baby, need to apply this lotion for reduce again.

I dun think it can help with the strecth marks now, but can help with the itchiness.

The itchiness usually is because our skin is too dry after being strecth, imagine, our waist from 25" being strecth to almost 1 meter (or more), so whenever feeling itchy, just apply the oil and rub, DUN scratch, as it will make it worse.

how abt itchy-ness at almost all over the body? does those lotion helps?

Avoid the palmer cocoa butter as many people have some reactions to it.
Cheap and best alternatives for prevention is Olive oil alternate with some plain moisturising cream..

try first loh.....amway's Allano Lotion...

I do wonder though if being skinny is more prone to stretch mark. Most women nowadays are pretty skinny and that includes my wife. She did apply lotions everyday but she still gets stretch marks (pretty dark and deep at certain areas. It has gotten a lot better after 1 1/2 years.

skinny is one thing but when you get pregnant...your tummy stretches. after nine months of stretching..the skin loses its elasticity..thus leaving marks (hence the name stretch marks).

Try blowing a balloon and after 1 week...deflate it...it looks different right?

Apply oil as soon as u know u pregnant..I start at 5 weeks and apply oil every nite b4 sleep and sometime after bath. I use Palmer's cocoa butter oil, bio oil + franch oil...depending on my mood.. So far I dun hv any stretch mark on my tummy ...but hv it on the back of knee...when the redness n itchiness occurred, applying oil won't really help.

Hi all mamas,

Anyone use Elancyl before? As my wife's friend is recommending her this.
But I am open to try Allano also.
Please share...thanks and Happy Mothers'Day to all great mamas...

before, i also wanted to buy that palmer's stretch mark lotion too, but then my hubby said, what for? u want to hide the fact u've been preggy before? i was like... "ooookaaayy" hahaha i dont have much stretch mark, more like a forever stretched tummy! it looks like an extra tummy attached to my normal tummy

how about rose hip oil? bought my wife but she don't bother to use lah. wasted, can use for my scars instead

I had itching problems with my 1st, tried the simple stuff to calamine lotion, none worked, so i went to see a skin specialist, his cream really worked, and the itching stopped. Nothing can reduce scars.. from my opinion, think it;s genetic, some get them bad, some get slight ones and some get none.

I don't really itch at the tummy part but more at the inner thighs.
Coz they're hot and sweaty.. and luckily it's few weeks b4 delivery.
Now, after delivering my girl, so far so good.
For tumy stretch, i used bio oil since knowing i was preggie.
So far, have minor marks only..The best i could imagine is it getting lighter.
I think it wont disappear ..

for those mummy who facing stretch mark itchiness, may try on Allano Lotion from Amway. is far far better than Palmer's Cocoa Butter Cream

i'm using Body Stretch Stopper from Alqvimia, it's expensive but all natural.

The olive oil seriously can solve itchiness and stretch marks. Look for a virgin olive oil, better still organic one.

Hahahaha! London underground map? Totally serves you right when your wife goes to the weekly treatment! Hehe.. If I have a husband like you, I will make him pay for the treatment as well. Haha!

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Added on July 12, 2011, 8:49 amHey mommies and daddies, I just want to suggest y'all virgin coconut oil. you can eat it as your daily food diet or rub it at your tummy. Same goodness as olive oil, it reduces and fades strechmarks like magic! And you baby can get the benefit too say if they are having problems in poop-ing, just give em a few drops and see/smell the difference! Hehe. You can also try it on your hair since I heard that expectant mothers usually have bad hair-fall during pregnancy. Hey, try Virgin Coconut Oil. Just see the bollywood superstars for examples lah! Heheh.

So yeah, from root to tips, coconut have so much goodness for you. Though you might wanna know.


This post has been edited by SSCatalyst: Jul 12 2011, 08:49 AM

try jojoba oil - u can get it from crabtree & evelyn!

I'm having serious itchiness too, but not so much on my tummy, it's itchiness on my boobs, especially the right side... can't help it.. even though I've been good and apply the egyption magic cream which is similar to cocoa butter type of oil-based moisturizer... :S

Anyone facing this too?

I had itchiness on my breasts too when I was in my last trimester. I used extra virgin olive oil to sooth my itchiness on my breasts and my tummy too! Quite effective.

stretch mark can be very easy and annoying. the key is, dont scratch them with your fingers, it will leave permanent scars on your tummy. my advice is,use your palm and do a rotating motion. It may slightly sooth the itchiness, at least it wont leave scars. hope it helps. (tho im 2 years late)

I'd helped my wife to apply Cocoa butter cream every night..
Help to ease and soothe the itch but doesn't help on the mark..

For nipple there are nipple cream..
My wife also use that...

try lucas papaw ointment.

Good as nipple cream and reduce itchyness anywhere else.

Shuang Hor (MLM) - greenzhi also very good. a bit sticky. but helps reduce itchness. but not the elasticity of the skin.

i start feeling itching on belly starting on 3rd trimester... what i do is apply more bio-oil on my belly, though the itching not totally gone but it does help a bit...

Hey

Maybe this could help you up!

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2193552&hl=

my sis-in-law is using this, quite effective as i can see her scar is fading now

hope can help you up! cheeeers!

Try using Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap.

It helped my wife reduced her itchiness very effectively.

More details about the soap can be found in www.mybeanbean.com.

I am using Clarins Paris "tonic body treatment oil". It works for me, but it is very oily

Hi, can I know where to buy virgin coconut oil?