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What did your postpartum belly look like?
did it look like any of these:
a. http://howdoyoudoit.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/frontbellypicdownsized.jpg
b.http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/en/galleries/0,22491,1724579_2,00.html
c.http://www.lionden.com/thumbnails/slides71.jpg
or if you have a pic of what yours resembles most..
please tell me how many kids this was after and if it runs in your family..
Most like belly "a" after 2 kids, but now I'm working on my third baby and I'm pretty sure I'll look most like "a" again. My skin seems to be able to stretch really well. I think genetics and a healthy diet (lean protein, salad and fruit) make all the difference. I don't have any stretch marks except for a little tiny one about 1/4 inch above my belly button from my last pregnancy. For some reason I just don't get noticeable stretch marks.
Stretch marks are caused by micro-tears in the underlying collagen layer of the skin. That is why topical lotions do little to halt their progression. If stretch marks run in the family, you are more likely to get them as they are caused by low skin elasticity. Lotion is unlikely to help much, but it may hydrate the stretched skin and make you less itchy.
I hope my answer helps!
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