My belly and sometimes my hands itch a lot these days, im 30 weeks. It gets worse at night and im not getting proper sleep. Did this happen to you, what helped? Planning to mention it to my gynac also.
My belly itched so much as it stretched, I felt like scratching all the time. Coconut oil and a good moisturiser after bath helped me a lot. Keep skin hydrated, it really reduces it.
Beta, malai or coconut oil on the skin is what we always used and it soothes nicely. Drink enough water too. But if it's not normal itching and is severe, do show the doctor.
One thing please note, if the itching is very intense especially on palms and soles, get it checked. Mine turned out to be a liver thing in pregnancy and needed treatment. Normal dry skin itch is fine but bad itching, tell your gynac.
Mostly its dry stretching skin. Use a thick cream or oil twice a day, dont take very hot showers, wear loose cotton clothes. That sorted it for me both times.
Cold compress and aloe vera gel felt nice on the itchy spots for me. Oatmeal in bath water also calms skin. But if itching is really severe or all over with no rash, dont self treat, ask your doc.
