My belly and arms have been itching a lot lately, third trimester now. Sometimes its so bad at night i cant sleep properly. Just curious why this happens, is it only the stretching skin or something more?
Mostly it's the skin stretching on belly and breasts as you grow, plus dryness. A good moisturiser and coconut oil after bath worked for me. Drink water too, that helps the skin.
I used coconut oil and aloe for the belly itch, felt soothing. Mild stretching itch is normal. But if your palms and feet itch badly, dont ignore it, get it checked with your gynac, that one is important.
Skin stretches and gets dry, so itching is common ma. I oiled my tummy daily like my mother said. Just if the itching is severe especially on hands and feet, do tell the doctor without delay.
Usually itching is just stretching skin and hormones. But my doc specifically warned me, intense itching on palms and soles, especially worse at night, can signal a liver thing called cholestasis. So mild itch is normal, but that particular kind you must report.
