This is driving me nuts, im 11 weeks pregnant and under my boobs have been itching like crazy and around my stomach. What is going on. It seems to early for stretch marks but maybe not? I use palmers cocoa butter pregnancy massage cream. And its not that because ive been using that for a long time and its never happened. so what do you think it is....???
2006-12-01 04:02:12 · 16 answers · asked by jess_n_flip 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hormones!! I have the same thing on my chest. I have bumps though and I put some clearasil on it at night and it helps. I would try some calimine lotion.
2006-12-01 05:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by ShanaJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since its under your boobs and around your stomach, two of the areas that grow the most during pregnancy, i would say its safe to venture a guess that it is just your skin stretching. Talk to your doctor at your next apointment just to err on the side of caution. Continue to use whatever lotion you find to be the most useful, however, make sure it contains vitamin E if you want to cut down on the stretch marks. Keep in mind this only helps prevent them to a small extent. What is ultra important, and many women don't realize it, is to make sure you are getting enough vitamen e in your diet. It helps with your skins elasticity. It also has other good qualitys like protecting your body against free radicals and may help prevent parkinsons (if gotten through food sources, not supllements). The foods that contain vitamin e....nuts, leafy greens, certain seafoods, liver, chicken etc., also are good for a pregnant womans diet for other reasons too (protien, iron, etc.) so you really cant go wrong with it!
And no, by the way, it is not too early for stretch marks, ecspecially around those areas. this is the time when they are really going to start growing now, and if your body isn't used to gaining weight rapidly (ie, if your a smaller woman to begin with), there going to pop up sooner than you think they will....good luck with everything :)
2006-12-01 12:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Missie l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scratching does NOT create stretch marks, contrary to an earlier post. Stretch marks occur under the top layers of skin. Constant scratching can break the skin, though, and that can lead to infection. Like all rashed and bug bites, do your very best not to scratch. You are itching because things are growing! It is perfectly normal. It is annoying and frustrating, and really the only thing that can help is lotion. I recommend Aveeno - they make one for itchy skin, and they also make a great body wash for itchy skin. Or you can try Gold Bond medicated lotion, it worked pretty well for me.
One thing to look out for - If you develope persistant itching all over your body that is extreme and won't go away, tell your OB about it. It can be a sign of a serious kidney problem that needs to be treated for the health of your baby. I had it with my last pregnancy, and the itching was the worst on my legs.
2006-12-01 12:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a low occurrance but I would mention the itchiness to the doctor. There are a few women who get whats known as a pregnancy rash that doesn't fully resolve itself until after the birth of the baby. But the doctor could give you suggestions or creams to help give some relief.
2006-12-01 14:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by jewell2578 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it could be cause your stretching, as others have suggested, OR it could be that you're allergic to the hemoglobins your baby is producing. That's what happened to my sister. They had to put her on some medicated cream (which helped some) cause she was tearing her skin up itching so much! It doesn't get any better the further you get along either. I'd discuss this with your doc and see what he/she suggests. Good luck!
2006-12-01 12:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're growing. The itching will come and go. Try not to scratch too much. that will just damage the skin more.
I'm only 8 wks pregnant and the itching is in my back and boobs!!!
Try to use an oatmeal lotion.
Good luck!!
2006-12-01 12:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by Laura R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 8 Weeks and I itch on my belly and under my boobs. I have been using coco butter lotion to help take the itching away. It is very annoying.
2006-12-01 12:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by absolute_angel54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best friend is pregnant and her skin does the same thing. your just growing in places you have never grown before and your skin is stretching. this causes it to itch. plus your pregnant and your body is just going to do weird things along the way
2006-12-01 12:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by NYC Princess of Contradictions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because your skin is stretching all over. Try another lotion or more of a moistorizer. I had the same thing. drives ya crazy!
2006-12-01 12:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by nessa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yah i know how you feel!its because youre growing and also your skin has a tendency to be alot drier when pregnant.i would keep using lotion and it will get better with time.i really wish i could tell ya something but theres really not much else you can do.good luck!!
2006-12-01 13:37:54 · answer #10 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋