They say you become a mother even before you become a mother, and one thing only mothers know is that you can never truly be sure about anything. There are always doubts, and becoming a mother means mastering the art of finding answers to the big, and most often small, unanswered questions.

Pregnancy is a transformative journey. Everyone tells you about the emotional side of it, but far less is said about how your body changes. This is when women start seeing their bodies change and learn to embrace those changes with quiet courage. Yet there’s a part of them that misses the body they knew, the skin they’d spent years getting comfortable in.

Stretch marks often form beneath the surface before they become visible. They’re caused by the rapid stretching of the skin, which breaks the collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis. As the pregnancy advances and the uterus expands, the skin around the belly stretches. Hips and thighs stretch too as your body makes room for the baby, and the skin there often turns dry and itchy with hormonal changes. Breasts get sore and dry as they prepare for lactation. Consistent moisturising can strengthen the skin’s barrier early on, but no topical product can guarantee that stretch marks will disappear completely.

There are plenty of stretch mark creams that keep the belly supple and moisturised, but many questions about dryness and itching around the breasts, hips and thighs still go unanswered. One question we often get in our DMs is: “Can I use the same stretch mark cream on my breasts, hips and thighs?”

The answer is YES!

Orimii’s Bump Hydrating Whipped Butter and Nourishing Belly Oil are free from essential oils and artificial fragrances, and both can be used on the breasts, hips and thighs. The Bump Butter is safe during pregnancy as well as breastfeeding, and the Belly Oil is safe during pregnancy and postpartum. While breastfeeding, avoid the nipple area, for nipples, use our Nurture + Soothe Nipple Butter. Massaging in circular motions helps the product absorb and keeps your skin soft and comfortable. It can also become a calming daily ritual, a moment to connect with your body, through pregnancy and into postpartum.

Stretch mark care shouldn’t stop after delivery, because your skin keeps changing during this period too. Hormones begin to settle and the uterus returns to its size. Using a belly oil and stretch mark cream through your fourth trimester can support skin elasticity and keep your skin hydrated. It’s also a way of setting aside a few moments for self-care amid the chaos, and of embracing the new person you’re becoming. Stretch marks aren’t just marks on the body, they’re stories of nurturing, resilience and strength. Maybe the goal isn’t to erase them, but to comfort, soothe and celebrate your skin through the most special journey of your life.