Nobody wants to get stretch marks, but when you're pregnant you know that, along with backaches, fatigue, nausea and frequent urination, stretch marks are a fact of life. In truth, from 75 to 90 percent of all pregnant women (90 percent of white women) get stretch marks during this period.

Stretch marks can begin to appear around the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy. Sadly, stretch marks also can appear on other areas as well. These include the upper thighs, buttocks, breasts and even arms, varying on the amount of weight gain, your genetic history, and whether or not you make a real effort to prevent stretch marks.

So what can you do to beat the chances and prevent stretch marks? Scientists talk about what you can do for to prevent them, but one thing is always certain: genetics plays an important role in whether or not you are prone to getting stretch marks. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the chance of getting stretch marks. Following these guidelines, all of which are good for your general health and the condition of your skin, will go a long way toward putting the chances in your favor.

How to Get rid of Stretch Marks

- Consume a healthy, diverse and balanced diet that maintains your weight gain within the recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. Optimal nutritional status is crucial for your developing child, but it also adds to the strength and health of the body's largest organ: the skin.

- Use a body brush or wash cloth to rub the areas where you see stretch marks, or want to prevent stretch marks from forming- this will increase circulation to the area, which may be helpful.

- Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important for your general health and well-being as well as that of your growing baby, and it is critical to healthy skin.

- Take your vitamins. This is one more method to gain proper nutritional status, which is critical for your general health and well-being, as well as wonderful skin and a strong baby.

- Keep skin liberally and effectively moisturized hydrated starting in the first or second period and through to your pre-pregnancy weight. It is a good idea to use one of the many oils and creams created especially to make stretch marks go away instead of your usual moisturizer.

Remember that it is crucial to take care of yourself during the postpartum stage as well. The great weight loss makes your skin susceptible to stretch marks. Be careful to prevent additional scarring in this period.

If you do remember all of these guidelines yet still can't prevent stretch marks, don't worry. They will fade in time to small silvery lines, and become much less noticeable.