How to prevent stomach itching during pregnancy

Itchy stomach during pregnancy is a fairly common phenomenon, causing a lot of trouble for pregnant women. Usually, abdominal itching will appear in the middle of pregnancy, however, it can also occur in the early or late stages depending on each person's location, mothers who are pregnant with multiples are also at risk of itching when they are pregnant. pregnant more because the belly skin is more stretched.

Pregnancy brings a woman a lot of emotions and changes in body as well as psychological state. In addition to things that are clearly visible to the naked eye such as weight gain, skin becoming dark, inside the body, the immune system or hormones also have great changes along with the development of the fetus. Maybe that's why during pregnancy, pregnant women have itchy hands and feet, the skin is often stretched and dry, accompanied by some problems such as itchy rashes, hives, discomfort...
Itching is a term commonly used in medicine, to describe an unpleasant feeling on the skin or symptoms of a certain lesion on the skin that causes the patient to scratch continuously. For pregnant women, in addition to stretch marks and weight gain, they often experience itching during pregnancy, palms and feet are always red and itchy, in some special cases there is also a rash. On the body, itchy patches appear on the chest, buttocks, and thighs.

Itching during pregnancy is a fairly common phenomenon, about 40% of women will experience this phenomenon during their pregnancy. It is also not excluded that itching is a manifestation of a dermatological disease or intrahepatic cholestasis (also known as cholestasis of pregnancy), which prevents bile from circulating normally in the small ducts of the liver. and bile salts, when accumulated in the skin, will cause a feeling of itching all over the body along with other signs such as making pregnant women feel anorexia, nausea, and fatigue.
Although it does not cause a rash, this pregnancy itching will make the skin red, painful and affect the mother's health. After the baby is born, the itching during pregnancy will go away on its own.

Abdominal itching in pregnancy can be experienced in any pregnant woman by the following reasons:
Due to the rapid growth of the uterus: This is considered the main cause of pregnancy itching, the fetus The bigger the uterus, the more it needs to grow to make room for the baby, which causes the skin to stretch and dry, causing itchiness and discomfort. Due to an increase in the hormone estrogen during pregnancy: After the birth of the baby, this phenomenon will go away on its own. Pregnant women with a history of dry skin or eczema. Have a food allergy. Cholestasis in the liver In addition, some factors can increase abdominal itching during pregnancy including: Working mothers sweat a lot, have hemorrhoids or have excessive stretch marks...

Itching during pregnancy will make pregnant women always in an uncomfortable state, but instead of letting this situation happen and then seeking treatment, pregnant women can limit this situation by:
Do not scratch, Scratching when itchy because it will irritate the itchy skin, causing more itching. Apply a warm washcloth to the skin of your abdomen or itchy skin every day to help relieve the itching. Clean the body, do not take a long hot bath in the shower. Choose a shower gel with a moderate pH, non-irritating (suitable for sensitive skin). Always keep your body moist and can use anti-stretch mark products during pregnancy extracted from essential oils or natural ingredients... Regularly exercise with gentle movements to promote blood circulation and wear breathable natural fibers. Avoid going out in the sun or in hot places to sweat a lot. Avoid contact with old items that are dusty with dust mites or animals and allergens. Drink plenty of water during the day and eat foods rich in vitamin A and vitamin D and limit the use of spicy and hot foods that cause allergies.

Most pregnant women experience itching during pregnancy, this is a normal physiological phenomenon that any pregnant mother is at risk of encountering and does not affect the development of the fetus, condition The itching will go away on its own after the baby is born. However, to ensure health, pregnant women need to go to the hospital for examination as soon as itching accompanied by the following signs:
Whole body itching with jaundice Fever with rash (symptoms of chickenpox, herpes) ...) Symptoms of itching accompanied by skin lesions such as psoriasis, eczema... Maternity itching accompanied by signs of vaginal burning. In addition to applying measures to help limit abdominal itching during pregnancy, pregnant women who already have itching should actively learn about treatment measures to reduce discomfort, consult your doctor before applying. any treatment.
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