Include laxative fruits like figs, punts and beetroot in your daily diet this will reduce skin blemishes.
To avoid stretch marks, massage the abdomen and the breasts regularly with oil from the first month of pregnancy right to the last and even after delivery for a few months at least.

Proper care of the skin and hair is especially important during pregnancy. A daily bath with a mild fragrant soap is a must. Clean your skin both morning and night with milk cream to which a little lime juice and turmeric powder has been added. Every morning before you go in for your bath take a teaspoon of curd and mix in a few drops each of almond oil and essence of rose. Rub it well into the skin and remove with cotton wool. This will soothe and feed the skin.