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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffCurrently, there is no way to prevent stretch marks. Creams, oils and lotions won't prevent the development of stretch marks. The best way to reduce the likelihood of a stretch mark's occurrence is to maintain a healthy weight, which has numerous other benefits. And even though it is inevitable and completely normal that a pregnant woman gains weight over a relatively brief period of time, she can work with her doctor to minimize that gain by maintaining a proper diet and pursuing a suitable exercise program.
