Rash on my chest...17 weeks pg

[candie26]

Just wondering if it is normal to develop a rash while preggo? I was cleaning house today and when I changed clothes to run an errand, I noticed that I have a red rash on my chest and bbs. It itches a little. I was using the same products that I have always used.

[jimmysgirl]

HI Candie , not sure about a rash , but i have experienced a LOT of itching , in my legs, my arms and my tummy !!! I dont know if it our skin that dries out or something ?? Im 17 weeks tomorrow , and if you dont mind me asking , is this your first baby ?? If so , how do feel , are you showing / feeling anything yet ???? Just would love to talk to someone thats the same stage as me !!! This is my first and i still dont really feel prg !!!!! I dont realy think im showing yet altho my tummy is a lot harder , and im not really sure if im feeling the baby yet , just a lot of bubbles and pops going on !!??
Anyway , just wanted to ask you that !!! I hope you find a remedy for the itchies , i know it can be a nightmare , especially at night . Iv'e been using Gold Bond Medicated body lotion , ex strength . And it seems to be ok for me . Good luck hun xxxxxxxx

[ImmortalOne]

With my 2nd daughter I broke out into a rash all over that was horribly itchy.  I was told it was my hormones and adjusting to being pregnant, lol I was around 15 weeks when it happened.  I thought perhaps I was allergic to my baby!  Talk to your doctor before using any creams and to make sure it isn't anything serious.

[jenniferolivebridge]

i also developed a nasty rash on my chest, after discussing it with my doctor turns out i developed an allergy to my necklace - prior to this i hadnt taken the necklace off in 5 years!

It could very well be something you have been using right along that you developed an allergy for due to hormones.

Gotta love those hormones!

[candie26]

The rash was gone the next day, so I don't know.

I actually feel really good. I have been showing for awhile now, but have only gained about 9 lbs. I have a pinched nerve in my butt, which really gives me he** sometimes and my feet hurt. Other than that, I feel great! I tire more easily, but that is to be expected. This is my first, but I had 2 m/c last year. The itching you feel is from skin stretching, so moisturize and try not to scratch. I have heard that makes stretch marks worse!