My belly and sometimes arms keep itching a lot specially at night. Third trimester now and the skin feels so stretched. Is this just normal pregnancy itching or something to mention to doc?
Mild itching is common as the skin stretches and gets dry, especially on the belly. Good moisturiser, coconut oil and lots of water usually help. But if the itching is intense, mainly on palms and soles, get it checked, that one needs the doctor.
Some itching is normal from stretching skin, but please dont brush off severe itching, especially hands and feet with no rash. That can signal a liver issue in pregnancy and needs testing. I'd say mention it to your gynac to be safe.
My app explained the belly itches as skin expands and hormones change, totally normal for most. I kept up with a fragrance free moisturiser and it stayed in check. Just keep an eye, intense all over itching or on palms means call the doctor.
Beta skin dry ho jati hai pregnancy mein, that's why it itches. Coconut oil or malai laga lo, aur khoob paani piyo. Par agar bahut zyada khujli ho to doctor ko dikha dena, ignore mat karna.
