Many mums, new or experienced, may endure endless body issues from stretch marks to ‘wobbily bits’ and dread searching for different alternatives to typical beach wear and prefer something that covers you from head-to-toe.
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A recent study has found that mums aren’t happy with their bodies and freeze at the thought of baring all during the summer holiday.
As 70% are unlikely to wear a bikini in the summer sun, 42% of British mums admit they would cover up their bodies on the beach due to stretch marks.
Bepanthen also found that stretch marks are considered the worst aspect of being pregnant by 28% of mums.
A further one in three mums claim stretch marks have caused them to lose confidence in their body.
The insecurities don’t just lie on the beach as 18% of women are embarrassed when they undress in front of their partner, according to the baby skincare experts, Bayer Healthcare, makers of Bepanthen Stretch Mark Cream.
“This research shows clearly how mums feel about having stretch marks”, says Juliane Niklaus, Bepanthen Senior Brand Manager at Bayer Healthcare. “Whilst not a serious condition, they do impact on how mums feel about themselves and their bodies. Bepanthen Stretch Mark Cream is one innovation that can help prevent stretch marks occurring during pregnancy.”
Bump Care- 3 step routine:
1. Touch- use a light pressure-free touch on your bump
2. Stroke- use continuous and gentle stroking motions to rub in Bepanthen Stretch Mark cream- maintaining touch with your bump throughout
3. Connect- imagine you are stroking your baby- breathe in and out slowly to facilitate a calm and peaceful connection with your baby