Too much itching during pregnancy

Re: severe itching

Vanishree

Not sure if yours is the same thing, but I developed PUPPP during my final trimester and it drove me mad!

Itchy skin during pregnancy | BabyCenter

There's nothing much you can do, except try not to scratch (virtually impossible, I know) and remember to keep your skin moisturised well with a hypoallergenic moisturiser. Keep away from fragranced potions and lotions, and try whatever your doctor suggests. Calamine lotion is a good idea, as is any anti-itch cream. However, be sure to apply topical steroids only under the direction of your doctor. Avoid very hot baths or showers, and try to keep your skin free of irritation (no tight clothes, synthetic fabrics, etc.).

My midwife had me take Benadryl at night, which is an anti-histamine. I'm not sure if it helped with the itching, but it did make me drowsy enough to fall asleep when the itching was keeping me awake.

The good news is, as the article above says, PUPPP does not have any adverse affect on the baby.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this itching at a time when you've probably got many other discomforts as well. It usually disappears completely by the time your baby is born, so there's that to look forward to. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, and have a safe labour and delivery

 

In my last check up i came to know that i have PUPPS and my gynec also recommanded me calamine lotion. Another thing she told me which is really helping me out is to apply ice pack in the area where i feel like itching. This one is really helpful. Try out if possible.
-Priya

 

Too much of itching during pregnancy

Hi All,

I completed my 7th month of pregnancy.. and my tummy has started growing.. As my tummy grows, i feel very itchy and can't avoid scratching..

I have read thru many blogs and threads and have not found a proper solution to stop my self from scratching my tummy..

I know i shouldn't be scratching it up.. but its so irressistible..

I don't want to see those ugly stretch marks on my body.. :hide:

So can anyone of u advice.. plzzzzzzzzz

Rgds,
Teju

 

Re: Too much of itching during pregnancy

i am in my 2nd trim and i have itching on tummy for past 2 weeks
one of my aunt suggested applying coconut oil /cold cream daily to avoid itching and avoid stretch marks later and one of my friend suggested using strecthnil i dint try anythiung yet

 

Re: Too much of itching during pregnancy

hi friends

My relatives say that the baby has too much hair...that is why it is itching!!!!!!!!! (beliefs !!!!!!!!!!)

But it was true too !!!!!!!!!!!!

Try Applying oil frequently to minimise marks ...it is actually because our skin is expanding !!!!!!!

 

Re: Too much of itching during pregnancy

hi teju
Itching is quiet common during pregnancy, as your tummy is expanding.Better apply cold creams as suggested by lavii which helps you alot.Apply the cream twice in a day.You will even get some oils in pharmacy or super market for stretch marks.
Ofocurse they are not complete solution but just to avoid marks increasing and your itching.
I apply nivea cold cream in the morning and oil in the nite which is helping me alot.
all the best.

 

Re: Too much of itching during pregnancy

Moisturise, Moisturise and Moisturise....Apply it frequently to avoid scratching..

 

Re: Too much of itching during pregnancy

Dear Teju

You may just pluck few Neem leaves with stems and can use this if you feel itchy rather than scratching with your nails which will leave marks. Also try applying Franch Oil (NH) which has no harmful ingredients to avoid itching.

BTW, the marks can be removed later by applying cocoa butter cream or 'Nomarks' which has very good effect.

Best of luck
Shanti

 

I had the same problem. my obgyn recommended Aveeno for itching, and it worked wonders!

 

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