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743543 tn?1268763223

Itchiness during pregnancy

Just wondering if anyone else is having trouble with itching.. I feel all the time itching.. last night i could not even sleep, i was feeling itchiness all over the body ( mainly legs, breasts, palms, underarms, around belly.., everywhere..) and all the time.. and i was so frustrated, me and my husband could not sleep.. i tried to sleep in the afternoon and could not sleep.. is it common during pregnancy? and how can i get rid of itching..?
i m 13 weeks 2 days preggo  now. plz help..
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492921 tn?1321289896
LOTION LOTION LOTION!!!

The hormones cause dry skin and your skin is stretching. I had sever itching but I developed a rash from the cocoa butter oil I was using. I apply lotion after my shower in the morning and before bed every day. I haven't had any problems with itching now.
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1057195 tn?1289363329
Hi, I am going through the same thing...itching, itching ..It started the night before last and I am 28 weeks pregnant. I think the lotion helps along with wearing loose clothes. Today it is not as bad but I've heard it is common during pregnancy. I will bring it to my OB's attention at my next visit Thursday.
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1194973 tn?1385503904
I get it a lot too. My midwife told me it's because your skin is stretching and that hormones can also cause it. I just use Johnson's baby lotion and it helps it.
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