Im 7 months and my pet and hands itch so much, specially at night it gets worse. I keep scratching and it troubles my sleep. Why does this happen in pregnancy? planning to ask my gynac too.
I recently went through this and my doctor told me it's mostly due to skin stretching and hormonal dry skin. I used to apply thick moisturizer right after my bath on damp skin, which helped a lot. But definitely tell your doctor at your next appointment just to be sure.
Oh god, the itching is so scary when you start googling it, I used to panic thinking it was a liver issue. Try to keep your skin hydrated with basic aloe vera gel or bio-oil, but please ask your doctor to ease your mind. Don't stress yourself reading too many scary articles online like I did!
Please be very careful with severe itching, especially on your palms and soles, as it can be a sign of a liver condition called ICP. Do not ignore it or try to treat it with home remedies alone. Directly call your gynac and get your liver enzymes checked to be safe.
Oh, I completely feel your pain, that belly itching used to drive me crazy in my third trimester! It's so uncomfortable when you are already dealing with so many bodily changes. Just apply lots of cold coconut oil and hold on, it gets so much better after delivery.
I've been reading up about pregnancy symptoms as we are planning soon, and I heard stretch marks and dry skin can cause bad itching. Is it really that intense? I'm trying to prepare myself and find out what body oils work best.
Mild skin stretching causes normal itching, but please mention it to your doctor. Since I had thyroid issues, I was already on regular follow-ups, and my gynac checked my liver function tests too when I got severe itching. It's always safe to get regular blood tests done.
