Punj P, Agrawal S, Regmi MC, et al. - Researchers performed this cross-sectional comparative study to know the prevalence and risk factors associated with striae gravidarum (SG), popularly called stretch marks, in a cohort of multi-ethnic postpartum Nepalese women who had delivered after completion of 36 weeks. The sample consisted of 420 postpartum females who had delivered after completion of 36 weeks of gestation. Davey's scoring was used to determine the severity of SG. According to the findings of logistic regression analysis, young age (< 25 years), large abdominal circumference (> 100 cm), increased weight gain during pregnancy (> 15 kg), a family history of SG, gestational diabetes mellitus, altered bowel movement, and the presence of striae on the breasts, thighs, and buttocks were all found to be independent risk factors for SG. Future expectant mothers should be educated on the risk factors for SG development. They must be made aware that SG can be avoided by taking into account modifiable risk factors such as excessive weight gain. They should also be informed that SG is permanent and that no definitive treatment is currently available.