Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Itchy Skin During Pregnancy

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...that are released from the pregnant woman’s liver. Read this if you have itchy belly during pregnancy

Itchy Skin During Pregnancy Treatment

Normally the best way to help in treating this itching skin during a pregnancy is by applying a lot of cream or moisturizer on the woman’s skin. She should also avoid take long hot baths as these can further dry her skin out. Some other ways to prevent drying of one’s skin is by using soaps that are mild, preferably unscented and have a moisturizing quality. She can try having a bath using oatmeal scrubs or soaking in oatmeal soak bath as oatmeal as properties that aid in providing relief from itching skin. When applying a moistening oil or cream it should be done right after stepping out of the bath. Some of the best skin moisturizers are olive oil, aloe vera and cocoa butter. These should especially be applied across the pregnant woman’s abdomen, around her breasts, near the hips and the buttocks. Applying these creams or oils help in keeping the skin lubricating and help in either preventing the stretching entirely or reducing its severity. For those who suffer from itchy skin after pregnancy, moisturizing is considered beneficial. Read more on itchy breasts during pregnancy

However some women may even develop itchy bumps around their stomachs or may even develop a rash on some other parts of their skin during the course of their pregnancy. This normally tends to appear in the last trimester of the pregnancy. This condition is medically called as PUPP or plaques of pregnancy. It will make its first appearance on the pregnant woman’s stomach normally and then spread to her other body parts. The severity of the scratching can be quite disturbing but this condition does not affect the fetus in any way. Most times the itchiness disappears post the baby’s delivery.