Stretch Marks, Swelling, and Skin Woes: How 5 Beauty Experts Survived Pregnancy

Like many expectant moms, Ramos religiously rubbed oil and shea butter over her belly to prevent stretch marks, but she advises targeting the sometimes-overlooked hips and lower abdomen area, too. These days she's swapped shea butter for a household favorite among eco-minded moms.

"The most wonderful multitasking product is The Honest Company's Honest Organic All-Purpose Balm ($13). Of course it's great to heal a baby's rash or burn, but it's also amazing to use as a lip balm/gloss, hand moisturizer, or to tame flyaways and dry ends of my hair. I also place it on my son's face during Winter because his skin often gets cracked from the cold weather."