Just curious which month the itching usually kicks in. Im in second trimester and skin feeling thoda itchy on pet area, not sure if its stretching or normal. When did it start for u all?
Itching? Ha! Try finding time to scratch with a newborn! But seriously, for me it started in the third trimester. My belly felt like a stretched-out drum. I just kept slathering lotion on, praying it would stop. Sleep deprivation makes everything itchier, I swear!
My mother used to say that itching is very common, especially later in pregnancy when the skin stretches. For me, it was around the 7th month. She would apply almond oil on my belly every day. If it gets too much though, it's always good to ask the doctor, my mum would always insist on that too.
Pregnancy itching can start at different times for different women, often in the second or third trimester as your skin stretches. While mild itching is common, if it's severe, especially on palms and soles, or accompanied by other symptoms, it's really important to consult your gynac. They can rule out conditions like cholestasis.
Itching? Oh, that reminds me, I used to scratch my belly like crazy while craving mangoes! Haha. But honestly, it can start whenever your skin decides to stretch. Just make sure to moisturize a lot. And maybe distract yourself with some yummy snacks, that always helped me!
Itching in pregnancy, oh boy, that's a whole new level! For me, with twins, my skin stretched double, so it felt like it started pretty early, maybe around the second trimester. Just keep moisturizing like crazy, like you're basting a turkey, lol. But seriously, if it's really bad, definitely tell your doc.
