I'm 8 weeks along and my skin is so itchy! It's only the skin on my boobs and my belly- why is this?
2006-09-18 11:47:05 · 15 answers · asked by Jessica S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
because your skin is stretching on those areas.
2006-09-18 11:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely common for women to experience "itchiness" during pregnancy mainly on their breasts and abdomen. Do not worry about it and scratch if you want, nothing is going to hurt you. If it is bothering you much I suggest trying Palmer's Cocoa butter. Apply a generous amount after bathing and before bed each day to provide relief and help with elasticity in the skin which in turn will help prevent/treat stretchmarks.
I wish you all the best and Congratulations!
2006-09-18 18:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Cote' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. It has to do with the skin stretching. Get a really good moisturizer. It helps some.
2006-09-18 18:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing pains! Your skin is stretching
2006-09-18 19:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Whitney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing pains! Your skin is stretching! Also it could be to do with the changing and fluctuating hormones.
2006-09-18 18:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the joys of being pregnate! Your skin iches because it is stretching and growing(yes your belly and breast grow during pregnancy) be sure to drink lots of fluids and use lotion to help prevent stretch marks(doesn't work for everyone thought)
2006-09-18 18:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to worry it is only because of your hormones. But if you feel bad about it, you can talk to your doctor in the meantime, use lotion as it helps some. Congrats!
2006-09-18 18:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by bluedawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the skin is slowly streching and will get worse yet.buy a good cream to help with this and it should ease a little.
2006-09-18 19:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by butterfly*effect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the skins stretching out cause both are growing..put cream on so you don't get stretch marks
2006-09-18 18:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by Shelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, it's called pregnancy itch! You can try using lotion or massage oils to keep your skin hydrated. You should proably avoid perfumey lotions as they will probably make you itch more!
2006-09-18 18:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by hopebaymama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋