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My stretchmarks are so bad despite putting on stretchmark creams/lotions every single day since first trimester...... feeling so insecure.....

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I ever read from online sources that stretch marks are largely a factor of genetic from mother. So, if your mother had it during pregnancy, most likely you'll have it too. Applying creams and oil still required as it helps in the skin stretching and elasticity to avoid further damage. Don't get upset, this is beyond our control. Some are blessed to not have it, but some are unavoidable. I think majority of the preggers experienced it, you're not alone. Try to divert your attention to think of baby being healthy, don't focus too much on the stretch marks. I heard that they'll eventually fade after give birth, just that you need time.

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