This is the second part of tips on how to prevent stretch marks. The first concerned a couple of patents, which I encountered for maternity braces. However I could find no evidence of this particular brace actually in production, although there are others, perhaps it was adapted along the way, who knows? What I do know though is that my daughter and her “exercise during pregnancy” group were extremely interested in this patent that was filed in October 2000 and gave it great consideration in their discussions on how to prevent stretch marks.

Whilst trying to find out how to prevent stretch marks, I encountered another patent, which was filed in March 1997. This is a way to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy by diagonally taping a polyurethane sheet backed with adhesive over the stomach area for most of the pregnancy period. The theory behind this development seems to be preventing the stretch marks, which are caused because of skin tension. Once again if you know any more about this product and whether it was ever developed – let us know.

Putting all this aside lets look at what you can do in the here and now to prevent stretch marks so you won’t have to think about laser surgery for stretch marks later. Firstly it is important during your pregnancy to eat balanced healthy diet to keep your weight gain within the suggested range of twenty to twenty five pounds. First-rate nutrition is not only important to the developing baby but also is a factor in the health and strength of your largest organ in your body, the skin. Also a steady weight gain allows your skin to stretch at a steady rate, so it is less likely that stretch marks will form. If you massage the areas of existing stretch marks or areas where you wish to prevent stretch marks, this will increase circulation which can be beneficial.

During pregnancy, keep the skin substantially and effectively moisturized. Try out one of the many stretch mark or skin care products and keep to the instructions. These are specially formulated to prevent stretch marks and will help keep your skin elastic and supple. Most contain vitamins, which additionally act as a skin food and enhance the production of collagen and support the dermis. This protects the skin despite the vast stretching.

Hope you have enjoyed the article. It’s time for a well deserved break. Speak to you soon.

Hello, today I begin to talk to you about how to prevent stretch marks but first I need to close my door. Today we have the meeting of the clans in our lounge again; by this I mean my daughter and her friends, all in the early stages of pregnancy, who meet together once a week for their club “exercise during pregnancy.” You might have heard me previously mention that most exercise involves their tongue and lifting their teacups. There is always a great deal of talk about their pregnancy, skin, dry skin, skin care product, instructions for exercise, stretch marks during pregnancy and tips to remove, reduce and prevent stretch marks.

Well they have sure come up with a strange one today. Men of my senior will probably either remember wearing braces or at least their fathers wearing them to hold up trousers and even socks and I believe there was some sort of revival some years back but a maternity brace, what is that?

Well remembering that this article is pertaining to how to prevent stretch marks. A patent was submitted for a maternity brace to provide support for the stomach and vulval regions of a woman during her pregnancy. This brace has a middle vulval panel and a pair of rear and front straps attached to it. It is the stomach panel positioned between the two front straps, which hold up the stomach. The straps both rear and front are not linear to add support and comfort. It is assumed that wearing this type of maternity brace during pregnancy helps to prevent stretch marks.

I have not actually seen this brace in production anywhere and if you have perhaps you will be good enough to correct me. Not only is this brace designed to prevent stretch marks but also varicose veins, back pain hemorrhoids, reduced blood circulation, increased wear on hip and knee joint and overall fatigue.

Another patent applied for is an adjustable maternity brace including an elastic portion, which adjusts with the heat of the body, rigid support member. It also has a removable front panel connected to the ends of the elastic member. The front panel is adapted to lie against the abdominal portion so the woman can wear during pregnancy to help support the weight of the baby. There is no mention whether this is to prevent stretch marks or not. This sounds similar to the type on sale at the moment but once again I am more interested in the first version as are the “exercise during pregnancy” group so if you have any information contact us. Part two shortly.