35 weeks severe itching?

[mommyof2boys1991]

Is anyone else experiencing severe itching, especially at night? I'll be 35 weeks on Tuesday and it's been going on for almost a week.  The weird thing is its not my stomach its my back,legs,arms ext..  It's really bothering me. .

[Reese_3]

Sorry auto correct

[jcrane9]

It's called cholestasis (not homeostasis), but the above poster is right about the rest of it. Definitely ask your Dr on Monday though just to be sure!

[Reese_3]

My cousin is a L&D nurse and we were just talking about her patient who was 36+6  who had to be induced because of the itching.  The condition is called homeostasis and you should have your doctor check your bile salts levels.  Good luck

[mommyof2boys1991]

Thanks for your comments guys I see my ob on Monday I'm definitely going to ask.

[Drixya]

There is pregnancy complication that can cause itching. If you skin is well hydrate talk to your doctor just to be safe.

[mommyof21993]

It's probably just dry skin get vitamin E oil or lather your skin with your favorite lotion like 2 times a day and after a shower and you should be ok

[mommyof2boys1991]

Did your ob say that it's normal?

[Sarjdusen]

I'm 37 weeks as well and have the same issue. I have to have my husband help me put baby oil on my back and shoulders every night just to be able to tolerate it.

[mommyof2boys1991]

I don't understand where it came from its horrible though and I hate scratching my skin as hard as I have to lol

[army_mommy_to_be]

I'm 37 weeks and have the same problem!!! To make it worse we just found out our kitten has fleas!!! :'( I feel like burning my skin! Ugh