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Stretch marks during pregnancy are common and often viewed as a badge of honor post-pregnancy. The reason, according to Amy Wetter, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, is “due to rapid stretching or expansion of your skin.” “They’re a form of scarring,” she continued, “which can look like discolored, depressed bands or lines on the skin, due to a breakage of collagen and elastin in your skin.” Unfortunately, they’re hard to avoid. “Stretch marks in pregnancy can be hard to prevent, as many pregnant women report some form of stretch marks,” noted Dr. Wetter. “However, there are a few tips to try to minimize their development.”
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