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Before reaching for another cream, check the pattern of the itching. Some symptoms need a call to your maternity unit.
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A treatment that comes up in a search for stretch marks is not necessarily suitable during pregnancy.
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Your bump isn't the only place that changes. A practical guide to thigh and hip stretch marks, including the difference between marks, rubbing and a poor fit.
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Your bra can stop fitting before your jeans do. Here is what breast stretch marks mean, what helps with comfort and which claims deserve a closer look.
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What actually makes a good pregnancy stretch mark cream, the ingredients worth paying for, and the one thing no cream can do on its own.
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A doctor-developed, no-nonsense guide to preventing pregnancy stretch marks: when to start, what genuinely works, and the one thing creams can't do.
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When do pregnancy stretch marks usually appear, and can you get ahead of them? A clear week-by-week timeline, plus what to do at each stage.
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Can stretch marks actually be removed? An honest, evidence-based look at creams, lasers and what genuinely helps — plus why prevention wins.
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Take your pick from seven products to help you take care of your changing skin while you’re pregnant

 Pregnancy Skincare

Besides thatglow, a common symptom of pregnancy is acne, AKA ‘bacne’. Named to represent acne coming back in adulthood, bacne affects more than one out of two women during their first trimester of pregnancy. This is due to a surge in hormones. The good news is, pregnancy acne is temporary and usually goes away after childbirth, when hormones return to normal.

In the meantime, using oil-free, alcohol-free facial cleansers to replace your usual routine might just help. Check out these alternatives to choose the right product for you. And with not a paraben in sight!

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