According to Nurse Ana Domingos, specialist in Maternal and Obstetric Health, Breastfeeding Counselor and Specialist Therapist in Baby Massage, during pregnancy the body undergoes immense changes, both due to hormonal changes and weight gain. This is because the gradual increase in the size of the baby during pregnancy forces the progressive stretching of the skin to follow the development of the baby.
For Nurse Ana Domingos, the good news is that during pregnancy we can adopt some precautions that prevent skin dehydration and loss of elasticity and, consequently, the appearance of stretch marks.
"Barral created the MotherProtect line tested and developed specifically to respond to the needs of hydration and skin care, during and after pregnancy. Consisting of 3 products, the Almond Oil Fat Cream, the Almond Oil Lotion and the Nipple Protector Cream, which have revolutionized the skin care of pregnant women and new mothers." – explains the Nurse Specialist in Maternal Health.
Nurse Ana Domingos' advice for a routine throughout pregnancy
Morning | Apply the Almond Oil Lotion, which provides fast-absorbing hydration
Evening | Apply the Almond Oil Fat Cream.
It is advisable to start this routine from the first weeks of pregnancy and continue for 30 to 45 days after delivery. The application should not only be limited to the belly area, but also to the breasts, thighs, hips and buttocks, which are areas of distension.
"I always advise the combination of the Almond Oil Lotion with the Almond Oil Fat Cream, as it is the real must-have, to act in the prevention of stretch marks, and reduce the visibility of existing stretch marks."- says Nurse Ana Domingos.