I am almost 29 weeks pregnant and get so itchy all over-usually at night right before bed.It drives me crazy and nothing helps,no lotions,baths,nothing.Is any other pregnant mom going through this?Has anything helped relieve your itchiness?I was up half the night last night because I could not fall asleep because I was so itchy-it drove me crazy!
2006-12-05 04:04:54 · 11 answers · asked by mama of 2 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ok if your doctor doesn't have any concerns then this is what you do. Avoid hot showers and baths, they dry out the skin. Try not to use scented soaps, find a mild one and make sure you wash it off well and pat dry. Find an unscented moisturiser and lather it on. One with natural Aloe vera extract can really cool down your skin and fade the itching. Don't go out in the sun and wear loose cotton clothing.
If you can find an oatmeal bath preperation in your drugstore then have a warm bath with that.
Good luck!
2006-12-05 04:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Diet_smartie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's your skin stretching. They say the baby does it's most growing in the last trimester. You say nothing is helping which makes you feel even more desperate. I was like that during my first pregnancy. Right now i'm using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula for dry itchy skin. It's a soothing oil that you spray on then rub in. It dries quickly just make sure it's completely dry before putting clothes on and don't wear any shirts that are tight fitting, this will make your belly itch even more. Try it, may help a lot.
Wear loose cotton tee's.
2006-12-05 12:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is so normal. Dry skin is the worst when pregnant its like the baby is sucking the moisture right out of you. You can try them oatmeal baths that you can by at any store you just mix it with running water and it soothes your skin. Or ask your doctor he might prescribe a thicker more effective lotion. Hopes this helps.
2006-12-05 12:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sari 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's completely normal.
And completely nerve racking!
It's the worst isn't it ?!
You can try various lotions. They say the oatmeal based ones are best. I found that Palmer's Unscented Cocoa Butter worked best for me. (And it didn't leave me greased up like the Thanksgiving turkey!) They usually tell you to try the oatmeal baths too. (Yuck!) That didn't work for me either.
If you can't get any relief, call the nurse. You might could try over the counter hydro-cortisone cream. You might need something stronger. They may have something they can prescribe.
Hope you get relief soon!
2006-12-05 12:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by soccermomw3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really mention it to your doctor. I have seen in two different pregnancy references that if you feel itchy all over it could be a sign of some other problem. Like a symptom of having too much of a certain toxin in your blood. It might not be anything, but I would definately mention it at your next appointment.
2006-12-05 12:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by redzodd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin is stretching and that causes it to itch. I would suggest taking shorter showers and as soon as you get out before you dry off put some baby oil on. Theres a cheap but really good lotion at Walmart it's by Queen and it's cocoa butter. It's a really big bottle and it'll cost around $1.97.
2006-12-05 12:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by camerons_mommy23 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Awful, isnt it? It's normal and most women go through it...lotions helped me somewhat...try a very thick hydrating one...hang in there...in about 11 weeks you'll wish it were only itchy skin that kept you awake all night...
2006-12-05 12:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by ~LAX Mom~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's one of the joys of pregnancy!!
when i was prego. nothing really helped, cept a warm shower, untill i get out of the shower and it all happened again... ask you dr, your next apt and see if he has any suggestions, or medications....
And a side note i was also itchy after delivery but then i know they can give you meds.
2006-12-05 12:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by DRU 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AAAHHH!!!! DON"T SCRATCH!!! ALL THAT IS IS YOUR SKIN STRETCHING!! i JUST HAD A BABY..MY FIRST PREG. I SCRATCHED AND 2 WEEKS LATER THE PURPLE STRETCH MARKS APPEARED. last PREG I USED THE STUFF FROM MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY(BODY OIL) AND PALMER'S COCOA BUTTER FOR PREGNANT WOMEN!! PUT OVER YOUR ENTIRE BODY. DON'T USE ANYTHING WITH PERFUME IN IT AND B CAREFUL ABOUT HOW MUCH WASHING POWDER U WASH WITH. THIS WILL HELP I PROMISE... BUT THE COCOA BUTTER WILL ALSO HELP YOU SKIN B MORE ELASTIC WHICH MEANS IT WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL AFTER YOU HAVE THE BABY.
2006-12-05 12:11:34 · answer #9 · answered by Q.T.PIE. 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I know that its normal but I'm not sure what causes it. Call your local drug store and ask what you can take for itching while pregnant!
2006-12-05 12:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋