No one wants to have stretch marks, but when you're pregnant you know that, along with nausea, backaches, fatigue and frequent urination, stretch marks are a fact 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 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 odds and prevent stretch marks? Specialists argue 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 predisposed to acquiring stretch marks. However, there are a few things you can do to limit the chance of getting stretch marks. Following these tips, all of which are good for your overall health and the shape 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 recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. Excellent nutritional status is vital for your developing baby, but it also contributes to the strength and health of your 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 can be helpful.

- Drink plenty of water. Hydration is vital for your overall 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 ensure proper nutritional status, which is critical for your overall health and well-being, as well as wonderful skin and a healthy baby.

- Keep skin liberally and efficiently moisturized hydrated beginning 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 specifically 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 dramatic 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 tips yet still can't prevent stretch marks, don't worry. They will disappear in time to small silvery lines, and become much less evident.