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Q: Does running/jogging increase the likeliness of stretchmarks?

I am approaching my 29th week and had this thought cross my mind?

This question was asked Sep. 5, 2014 1:33am
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Answered by CaliTexBaby - Sep. 15, 2014 1:38am

I read that putting weight on too fast could cause stretch marks. I also heard drinking plenty of water helps keep skin hydrated and supple to help prevent stretch marks. I know of 2 guys who had stretch marks: one had them because he had a major growth spurt (during puberty) and the other gained like 20-30 pounds in less than 3 months (eating junk food & not exercising).

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Answered by Papas~Mama - Sep. 6, 2014 11:35pm

I think it's more of a genetic thing. I'm physically fit but besides my normal daily routine didn't "exercise" with any of my first three kids and don't have a single stretch mark anywhere. When I remembered I would use my cocoa butter cream and vitamin E oil but it wasn't a daily regimen. I'm on #4 and I don't expect any this time either. My mother never had any stretch marks with the three of us. I'm honestly not sure if there's anything you can actively do to not make it happen! (Even though some lotion companies would like us to think so!)

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Answered by blcougar - Sep. 5, 2014 9:21pm

Thank you ladies.

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Answered by Jessica0319 - Sep. 5, 2014 8:35pm

I would think it would help keep them away since it's helping keep your muscles in shape. People that exercise a lot before and during pregnancy seem to have the least stretch marks.

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Answered by darladybug - Sep. 5, 2014 5:40pm

I am not certain, but from what I have read staying in shape and excercising helps to keep them away and make labor easier. I would say to jog as long as your comfortable.

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