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Do You Still Believe in the Healing Power of Cocoa Butter?
Lots of mothers swear by the benefits of slathering their growing bellies and boobs with cocoa butter. The ingredient is mixed into affordable balms and creams that women often purchase as a preventative measure upon finding out they are pregnant. But, new research suggests that cocoa butter lotions and potions have little to no benefit.
Have You Ever Used Stretch Mark Lotions?
With all of the preventative stretch mark products on the market these days, it's hard to ignore that something can be done about those unsightly little lines. A fair amount of women I speak to who have stretch marks from dramatic weight loss, weight gain or pregnancy feel they are stuck with them and don't want to invest in an expensive product that won't really work anyway. Others claim they are addicted to stretch mark notions and feel if they stop using them the lines will only get darker or more noticeable.
DrSugar Answers: Stretch Mark Prevention?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I will be leaving my teen years behind soon — thank goodness. But I've noticed red stretch marks around my breasts and am greatly concerned.
Would You Buy Pregnancy Products by These Names?
You can't judge a book by its cover, but can you pick on a product line because of its name? LeastLikely2Breed sells a line of remedies ($6 - $18) for expectant and new mamas. From stretch mark potion to nipple salve and hemorrhoid ointment to vaginal jelly, there's even some diaper rash balm for baby.
Baby Bump: Kimberly Parry Belly Butter
A new mama's got much ado about stretch marks. Some let fate run its course, while others slather on potions and creams in hopes of avoiding (and fading) the inevitable. For the new mommy who is looking to keep her pregnancy chemical and stretch mark free, Kimberly Parry Organics Belly Butter will work to do just that.
Lil Mark: What's Your Favorite Belly Butter, Lotion or Potion?
There are hundreds, if not thousands of different belly butters, cremes, salves and potions aimed at pregnant women's bellies on the market and every mother (or mother-to-be) seems to have her own favorite. I've shared my most trusted stretch mark cures in the past, but I'd love to know what type of other ointments or products you rubbed on your expectant belly.
You can share your picks by bookmarking them on TeamSugar.
Beat Stretch Marks Like Charlotte Church
The lovely Charlotte Church and her Welsh rugby star husband Gavin Henson are expecting their second baby together. Charlotte, who looked delightfully glowing and healthy during her last pregnancy with the adorable Ruby Megan, announced the news yesterday.
Despite her party girl past, Charlotte proved herself to be a really healthy (and beautiful) role model for young mums, refusing to bow to media pressure to be stick thin immediately after she gave birth.
Ecotot: Otopia
If your ankles are swollen and your partner won't rub them, pamper yourself with the heavenly scented On the Go prenatal foot and leg reviver tonic. It's part of Otopia's line of organic bath and beauty products
Dedicated to expectant and new moms as well as babies, the natural products are free from harmful chemicals and toxins. Choose between prenatal and post natal lotions, stretch mark creams, and massage oils.
Baby Bump: Stretched Out by Stretch Marks
I was two weeks overdue with my daughter, when I spotted a few shimmery streaks at the base of my swollen belly. Dead set on going into labor, I didn't pay much attention to them until after my little girl was born and my stomach began to deflate. Then, those couple of blemishes became a bit more noticeable.
Group Therapy: Stretch marks!
I am 5'2", and I weigh 127 lbs. That being said, I used to weigh 144 lbs. I've lost 17 pounds, which IMO is nothing to be ashamed of, but I have all these stretch marks to remind me of how disgustingly overweight I once was.
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