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By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide to Pregnancy / Birth since 1997

Stretch Marks in Pregnancy

Tuesday November 27, 2007

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Stretch marks are something most pregnant women fear. While a majority of women will see a telltale mark or two, many are relieved to find that stretch marks are not nearly as awful as they had once believed. I know my big concern was stretch marks on my abdomen. I hadn't even considered finding them elsewhere. I was talking to another mom about them and she said she was most surprised by the stretch mark on her lower back. I reached back around my swollen belly to touch my lower back and proclaim I didn't have any there, when my fingers brushed the deep indentations of stretch marks, just a few but definitely there. I was shocked. So, learn what you need to know about stretch marks and stretch mark prevention before its too late.

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March 26, 2007 at 11:53 pm
(1) Carey says:

Cocoa Butter Cream worked like a charm for me for my first pregnancy. But…the second was a different story. Now I’m just hoping someone will come up with a magic cure!

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