According to my OB, skin itchiness is a common condition in pregnant women, particularly for first pregnancies. My OB told me to bear with it despite how difficult it is as there is no effective cure for it. There are however ways to relieve the itch though.
First, let’s talk about prescriptions that did nothing to help the itch. I was prescribed a bottle of Mint calamine
Into the fifth month of my pregnancy, my arms and legs were getting more and more itchy leaving lots of ugly scratches on my skin. I consulted my gynae again and he advice me to do a blood test to ensure that I’m not having “Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy” (ICP). ICP occurs during the second and third trimester. Symptoms include:
I tried several off-the-shelf creams and lotions to relieve my pregnant belly itch, rash and dryness. Trying to keep away from using medicated steroids-laden topical solutions as much as I can. Bear in mind what I’m suggesting worked well on my belly. It didn’t work as well on my hands and legs unfortunately.
Out of those I’ve tried, Pureen Stretch Mark Lotion seems to be the most suitable for me. My belly felt a lot less itchy. The skin of my belly felt moisturised. Pureen Stretch Mark Lotion are to be applied twice a day.
The rest of the day, whenever I feel my belly becomes dry and itchy again, I applied natural olive oil to keep it well moisturised. After few weeks, the condition of my belly improved a lot. The rash and itchiness subsided.
Things were looking up by the end of first trimester. My heartburn problem seems to be coming to an end after suffering for nearly two months.
Unlike my first trimester, I feel like eating again. In fact, my appetite was ravaging. The smell of food was so inviting. I was so looking forward to get through my pregnancy’s first trimester. Everyone says that the second trimester is the most enjoyable period for pregnant mothers. This is the time where your appetite is good and you can go anywhere you like because the size of your baby bump won’t be hindering your movements very much at all. Well, nothing prepared me for what I’m about to face … ITCHINESS!
I was worried when I caught the flu during the 3rd month of my pregnancy. I had mild fever, sore throat, cough and runny nose. I went to see my gynae but I did not mention about my cough as I do not wish to take cough syrup. Fearing it might affect my baby. I took some panadol to relieve my fever and lozenges for my sore throat. As for my cough, I was able to relieve it with a few effective natural remedies :
For dry cough, try this natural home remedy instead of resorting to cough syrups:
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