Are you a pregnant woman who is suffering from severe itching? Are you wondering how you can lessen this issue? Itching is one common problem during pregnancy, but it definitely is not untreatable.
There are a number of home remedies that can cure your itching! Would you like to know more about itching during pregnancy and the remedies that can cure it? Go ahead with your read!
Yes, it most certainly is. As mentioned earlier, your skin stretches to accommodate your growing belly and breasts. If you have dry skin, it may worsen during your pregnancy. There are also certain conditions that occur, especially during pregnancy, that lead to rashes that itch a lot or even itchiness without the presence of any rashes. This is why it is recommended that you visit your caregiver and describe your symptoms as they may be a sign of certain conditions, some of which can be quite serious and harmful to you and your unborn baby.
If you are pregnant for the first time, do not be alarmed if you start to experience itchiness in certain parts of your body. It comes with the territory! But if it gets alarmingly worse, consult your doctor as soon as possible!
If you are pregnant, you are sure to worry about the smallest of matters. Matters that were often of no concern suddenly start worrying you. “Will eating bananas harm my baby?”, “Can I eat cauliflower?”, “Should I apply sunscreen?” – these are just a few of the many questions that may bog you down.
An itch on any other sunny day may not make you spend a sleepless night. However, if you are pregnant, you are bound to wonder if it will harm your baby in any way. Well, do not fret, for in most instances an itch is rather harmless and has absolutely no bearing on the health and growth of your growing baby.
Very rarely can a severe case of itching in the third semester be a cause of worry. If you are in your third trimester and your itching is severe, there is the likelihood that you may have developed obstetric cholestasis (OC) (1), a liver disease that may need immediate attention.
Symptoms to watch out for are:
If you have OC, your doctor will prescribe a medicine as well as cream to combat the itching and give you relief. Often OC can lead to premature labor, so it is important that you consult a doctor to rule out the likelihood that you may have OC. Remember, OC is not a serious ailment and passes as soon as your baby is born. With the right medication, the condition can be controlled.
Apart from weight gain and hormonal changes in women who are pregnant, there are other causes for itchiness during pregnancy. These causes include the following:
This is a condition that is also commonly known as PUPPP. It is a skin rash that is similar to hives, and it usually appears on the belly of pregnant women. PUPPP usually develops during the third trimester and is more common among women who are pregnant for the first time, or those who are pregnant with twins. This condition does not pose a threat to the mother or baby; however, it can cause a lot of discomfort.
This is a condition in which pregnant women develop liver problems. The liver’s normal bile flow throughout the body is affected. With cholestasis, pregnant women experience itchiness that is severe all over their body, but without any visible rashes. This condition poses a threat to the unborn baby and needs to be treated immediately.
Some women experience itchiness or irritation in the vagina. This is caused by yeast infection (2). This infection is a result of fungal growth in the genital area. Hormonal imbalance or a poor diet with excess carbohydrates and sugar causes the fungal growth. Doctors prescribe pregnancy-safe antibiotics to women who develop this infection while they are pregnant.
This is a condition that usually occurs during the late part of the second or early stage of the third trimester of a pregnancy. It starts out as spots that appear similar to bug bites, but can turn to tiny cuts that crust due to scratching. This is a rare condition that can cause itchiness that affects the torso or limbs. Antihistamines and topical medication are usually prescribed. In rare cases, oral steroids may be required to treat it. The condition does not pose any threat to babies or their mothers, and it usually disappears after birth. However, in some cases, it can last up to 3 months after childbirth.
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