Is it normal?

Question

To itch while pregnant? I have noticed that my belly is itchy. I am 14 weeks pregnant. It happens once or twice a day. Is this normal? What causes it to happen?

Answer 1

your skin is stretching. you should rub lotion on it.

Answer 2

Itching during pregnancy is often a normal side effect, but a frustrating side effect, of pregnancy. This is particularly the case when your uterus grows and expands to accommodate your new baby and your skin stretches. Pregnancy hormones can also result in some itching during pregnancy as well as changes in your liver enzymes.

Treating Itching During Pregnancy
Typically the best way to treat itchy skin during pregnancy is by using plenty of moisturizer and avoiding drying situations (like hot showers or baths). A mild soap can also help prevent the skin from feeling too dry. Some women find a warm bath with soothing products like oatmeal helps relieve itching skin.

If you do apply a moisturizer, apply it just after getting out of the bath when your skin is still wet. This will help your skin absorb more moisture and prevent itching much better than if you simply apply moisturizer while your skin is dry. Applying a heavy moisturizer like cocoa butter to your abdomen may also help prevent stretch marks or reduce their severity during pregnancy.

When Itching During Pregnancy Isn't Ok
Some women develop large patches of itchy bumps along their bellies or a rash along other areas of their skin during pregnancy. Typically this occurs during the last couple of trimester. This condition is called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (or, PUPP). This condition typically pops up first on your stomach, but can spread to other areas of the body including your thighs or arms. While this condition won't harm you or your baby, it does result in severe itching that can be extremely distracting.

In many cases moisturizer alone isn't enough to help cope with PUPP. Some doctors will prescribe a topical agent to help relieve itching, while in very severe cases a course of oral steroids may be appropriate. While uncomfortable and for some, almost 'maddening' this condition fortunately disappears within days after delivery. Usually women will only experience this condition once and not during subsequent deliveries.

Answer 3

Your belly is going to more than just itch...get some cocoa butter and use it a few times during the day. Just wait until the stretch marks star showing up.

Answer 4

Heck yes it is My belly itched so bad it is from the skin stretching keep it moisturized it helps a little. They say scratching causes strtch marks so try to find something to stop the itching

Answer 5

I'm 42 yrs old and I have 3 children 23, 21, and 18. My stomach itched with all three , Try using a lotion or stretch mark cream it should help.

Answer 6

It is VERY normal for your stomach to itch. It just means that it is stretching as the baby grows. But PLEASE don't scratch, you could get those ugly stretch marks on it. I use Palmer's cocoa butter and it helps a lot.

Answer 7

Perfectly normal. Rub vitamin E oil or vitamin E cream to reduce it. It also helps with stretch marks.

Answer 8

Yes it is You are being stretched out and this is a side effectThere is a creme you can rub on(vitamin E and something else)

Answer 9

not sure exactly WHY. hormone changes maybe? but i know its normal. use lotion on your whole body everyday. it will help with the itching and also prevent stretch marks

Answer 10

Your skin is stretching. It's very normal! I used Vitamin E Lotion - worked great!!!

Answer 11

baw! day normal lang na sa tao nga naga busong kay naga stretch ang tyan mo!