itchy belly

[nitrah]

I am now 38+1 weeks and my belly around and below my belly button itches so bad. I drink so much water and apply moisturizer four times a day now. I'm trying not to scratch but it's becoming so very annoying. Any options or things that work for any of you ladies? Please share.

[nitrah]

I use olive oil for my hair, nails and to remove my eye makeup and never once thought of using it on my belly. I will try it, I hope it helps.

[amabdadoyle1322]

Well I'm glad I read this, I didn't know itching it causes stretch marks! Ahh! Hopefully I didn't do too much damage.

[snowflakelove]

This may sound strange but if u have some olive oil in the kitchen use some to massage into ur belly. It really does help

[nitrah]

Thanks ladies someonee mentioned to me at church about using only the fingertips to massage the belt when itchy. Well  I missed that memo. I have noticeably  larger stretch marks now because of the scratching. Now my belly has been itching non stop. The only thing that helps is water. I feel like I should sleep with an ice pack

[thirdandlastbaby]

What if u take like a hair brush or something and softly rub that area with the bristles? Obviously you don't want to do it too hard because of stretch marks but it may help.

[Bellababy2013]

Definitely keep using cream but at this point its probably the intense stretching that will only be relieved once baby comes. Your body is just getting to the limit now.

[YoungLadyDay14]

Whipped

[nitrah]

Yea I was just thinking an oil  may stick better. What brand of Shea butter do you use? Whipped or solid?

[YoungLadyDay14]

I use Shea butter and almond oil.