No one wants to get stretch marks, but when you're pregnant you know that, along with fatigue, nausea, backaches and frequent urination, stretch marks are a part of life. In truth, between 75 and 90 percent of all pregnant women (90 percent of white women) get stretch marks during pregnancy.

Stretch marks can begin to show around the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy. Sadly, stretch marks also can show up on other areas as well. These are the upper thighs, buttocks, breasts and even arms, varying on the proportion 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 odds and prevent stretch marks? Specialists argue about what you can do for to prevent them, but one thing is fairly 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 limit the chance of getting stretch marks. Following these tips, all of which are good for your general health and the condition of your skin, will go a long way toward putting the odds in your favor.

How to Get rid of Stretch Marks

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

- Utilize a body brush or wash cloth to rub the areas where you have 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 vital 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 way to gain proper nutritional status, which is critical for your general health and well-being, as well as beautiful skin and a healthy baby.

- Keep skin liberally and efficiently 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 several 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 prone to stretch marks. Be careful to prevent additional scars in this period.

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