Many people start as soon as they find out they're pregnant, while others begin in the second trimester as the bump grows and skin starts to stretch. There's no single right time, although the beginning of second trimester around 13-14 weeks would be a good time to start.
Does belly oil help prevent stretch marks?
No product can guarantee stretch marks won't appear, since they're largely influenced by genetics, skin type and how quickly your body changes. What Pregnancy Belly Oil can do is help keep skin supple and hydrated as it stretches, with some belly oil/cream ingredients such as in Kakadu Plum Belly Oil may improve the healing of skin as well as moisturising.
Is Pregnancy Belly Oil safe to use during pregnancy?
Pregnancy Belly Oil is formulated as a topical skincare oil intended for use throughout pregnancy. As with any skincare product, if you have specific allergies, sensitivities or concerns, check the ingredient list with your doctor or midwife.
What makes Kakadu Plum good for pregnancy skin?
Kakadu Plum is an Australian native fruit prized in skincare for its naturally high antioxidant and vitamin C content, often described as one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C of any fruit. In Pregnancy Belly Oil, it's blended to help support skin as it stretches and changes through pregnancy.
How often should I apply Pregnancy Belly Oil?
Most people apply it once or twice a day, massaging it into the belly, hips and chest where skin stretches most, though you can use it as often as feels right for your skin.
Can I keep using Belly Oil after I've had my baby?
Yes. Many customers continue using it postpartum to help support skin as it adjusts after birth, and it pairs well with the Kakadu Plum Nourishing Silk Oil, which is formulated for postpartum and everyday use across the whole body.
Is Pregnancy Belly Oil natural and Australian made?
Yes. Pregnancy Belly Oil is 100% natural origin and Australian made, in line with the rest of the Kakadu Plum skincare range.
What's the difference between Pregnancy Belly Oil and the Kakadu Plum Nourishing Silk Oil?
Both are built around a similar Kakadu Plum formulation but in different proportions for different stages. Belly Oil is formulated specifically for pregnancy particularly with a lemon fragrance more suitable for pregnancy while the Nourishing Silk Oil is a multi-use oil designed for postpartum skin, skin after weight loss and everyday use anywhere on the body, not limited to pregnancy.
What's in Kakadu Plum Pregnancy Belly Oil?
Pregnancy Belly Oil is built around a concentration of Kakadu Plum Seed Oil, Australia's own vitamin C rich native fruit, blended with other natural oils formulated for pregnancy skin. For the current full ingredient list, check the product page or your bottle, as formulations are reviewed and refined over time.
Who formulated Kakadu Plum Pregnancy Belly Oil?
Pregnancy & Baby Co. was co-founded by A/Prof Indika Alahakoon, a specialist obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine expert, alongside Katie Midson. The brand's pregnancy and postpartum skincare range draws on that clinical background in pregnancy care.
