Itchiness in pregnancy??!?

Question

I am 25 weeks pregnant with twin boys (!) all is going well apart from being soooooo itchy all the time. I expected to be itchy as my skin stretched over my bump but i didn't expect to be itchy up my arms, legs, back, hands and feet. Its getting so bad that it wakes me up in the night. I have tried calamine lotion which gives temporary relief. I am worried tho - people have told me about a liver disorder that can cause itching? I have had a blood test taken but i'm looking for some advice while waiting for the results!
Thankyou! xx

Answer 1

Ooh! I remember the itchiness! What helped me a bit was Vitamin E supplements. While lotions helped on the outside, the supplements worked from the inside.
I also applied Vitamin E oil where the itching got so bad I scratched myself raw.

Answer 2

do you have a rash with the itching because if so it could be puppps which is a pregnancy related rash that doesnt go away untill delivery i just got diagnosed with it i am going crazy it itches so bad well good luck

Answer 3

when my belly is itchy, i find that a cool shower helps, im someone that heat irritates my skin, so i stand in a cool shower,(until my husband reminds me of saving water! lol.) Everyones skin is different and reacts in certain ways, so try all the advice from woman (as long as not dangerous!) that reply to your question, and good luck finding something that helps!

Answer 4

its very much normal... im like that when i was aroun 23-27 weeks right now i still feel so itchy but its weird.. i had an underarm itch lolz warm bath will lessen the itch.it works for me.

Answer 5

in my first pregnancy i had the exact same problem and even for this pregnancy (my second). no liver problem its just that some people that are pregnant also have the same experience. it will be gone asap. good luck

Answer 6

Its normal its just hormons but if you're really concerned go see you OB. Good Luck and Merry Christmas!