Still got itchy skin?
In some women, pregnancy increases the risk of allergies and irritated skin. More than 50% of expectant mothers face this problem. If the itch becomes constant, it becomes unnerving and frightening. In women who have suffered from atopic dermatitis before pregnancy, the condition may worsen. Therefore, doctors advise to follow a hypoallergenic diet: exclude fatty, salty, smoked foods.
When your body grows to meet the demands of its new job — bigger breasts, bigger belly — the stretching skin can also cause itchiness. To relieve this kind of itch, it is important to use lotions and nourishing creams daily.
And if the whole body itches?
If you experience whole-body itching and it becomes unbearable, you should definitely consult a doctor. Such itching may be a symptom of cholestasis in pregnant women [1]. This is a liver disease that is accompanied by jaundice and can cause preterm labor. On average, 0.7% of pregnant women face this disease, and doctors still do not agree on what causes it. As a rule, cholestasis occurs in the third trimester and almost always goes away in the first days after childbirth.
