They can be pink, red, purple or brown, depending on skin colour.
They are common in pregnancy, affecting around 8 out of 10 pregnant women.
- They usually appear on tummy,
- sometimes on upper thighs and breasts,
- as your pregnancy progresses and your bump starts to grow.
Many people want to know how to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, but unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to avoid them altogether.