Olive oil is a very healthy edible oil, made from fresh olives through cold pressing. Olive oil can not only be used for eating but also for skin application to prevent cracking. Using olive oil to prevent stretch marks is feasible; applying it to the abdomen and chest and persisting in this practice will find that the skin elasticity is better.

1. Prevention of cracking

Experts recommend that all pregnant mothers apply a moderate amount of olive oil to the skin around the nipples every day in the two weeks before delivery and one week before. Because many new mothers often experience nipple cracking during breastfeeding, which is closely related to insufficient elasticity and excessive dryness of the skin around the nipples. By frequently applying olive oil to the skin around the nipples before delivery, the elasticity can be effectively enhanced, thereby preventing nipple cracking.

Furthermore, frequent application of olive oil can soak off the old skin and accumulations on the nipples, which not only prevents nipple cracking but also allows the colostrum to flow more smoothly.

2. Prevention of stretch marks

Many pregnant women find that after delivery, there are circles of stretch marks of different sizes on their abdomen and breasts. Experts point out that this is due to the expansion of the uterine cells and tissues caused by the increase in the uterus during pregnancy. Therefore, many mothers are troubled by these stretch marks. In fact, stretch marks can be removed, but it requires some time and methods. However, many pregnant women do not know that it is possible to prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy, and this method is olive oil.

Before the skin cells and tissues are stretched, pregnant women can frequently apply olive oil to the abdomen and chest. After a period of time, you will find that the skin elasticity has significantly improved, thereby effectively preventing stretch marks.

3. Treatment of constipation

Many pregnant women often suffer from constipation for various reasons during pregnancy. Long-term constipation is very detrimental to both pregnant women and the fetus. At this time, pregnant women can drink a small cup of olive oil in the morning and evening to effectively alleviate and treat constipation. In addition, pregnant women should also pay attention to developing the habit of drinking more water, which can greatly improve the condition of dry stools.