My skin there has become really dry and a bit itchy these days. Dont want to put anything random na. What do you all use that is safe during pregnancy?
Please be very gentle when applying anything, and avoid heavy massaging as nipple stimulation can sometimes cause uterine contractions in later stages. Safe moisturizers like pure coconut oil are good, but do check with your doctor if they are very painful or cracked.
My hospital's lactation consultant recommended using a pure lanolin-based cream or simple organic coconut oil. Avoid heavily scented body lotions. If there is severe cracking or bleeding, definitely get it checked by your gynac during your next visit.
I used to apply a drop of extra virgin coconut oil or even a bit of pure ghee after my daily shower. Once baby is born, express breastmilk itself is the best healer, but for now organic virgin coconut oil is very safe and soothing.
Mere mummy ne mujhe simple mustard oil ya ghee lagane ko bola tha, and honestly it helped a lot. Ghar ke nuskhe are best for this, bas halka sa apply karo gently after taking a bath.
