Pregnancy Information - Itching

If you are suffering from pregnancy itching this can be caused by the skin stretching, especially around your tummy and boobs and is quite a common condition in pregnancy.

You may suffer from itchy palms and notice the soles of your feet start itching as well.

This is caused by a build of oestrogen, so it is believed and fades away after your baby is born.

Moisturizer Creams.

To help relieve the itching symptoms apply a lot and I do mean a lot of moisturizer throughout the day and night.

You may have discovered the itching does not turn it's self off during the night, meaning very little sleep.

Bath Time.

Another helpful remedy is to have a bath with E45 or Oilatum lotion in. This will help restore the skin's softness by replacing lost moisture and helps reduce itching.

Try having a warm relaxing bath with oatmeal in. Lot's of chemists sell oatmeal bath products over the counter.

Stay out of the heat.

Also stay out of the heat if you can, heat rash can add to your condition making it feel ten times worse. Wear loose clothing, preferably cotton.

For more remedies see Net Doctor , you will find a wealth of pregnancy information by product that may help to alleviate your symptoms.

ALWAYS check with your doctor first, this is the best qualified medical source of all.

Obstetric Cholestasis - Pregnancy Information

Never, Never ignore severe all over body itching, especially on your hands and soles of your feet.

If this occurs combined with a loss of appetite, dark colored wee and jaundice, you may have Obstetric Cholestasis.

This condition affects the liver function and complications can include premature delivery and in severe cases stillbirth.

Make an appointment straight away with your doctor. With prompt treatment of the condition you should see no long lasting effects.

You may be offered drugs to manage the Obstetric Cholestasis until your babies lungs have developed and are mature enough for delivery. Doctors believe that if a women has this condition the best time for delivery is between 35 to 38 weeks.

So you may have to have your baby delivered a little earlier then planned.

If you think you may be suffering from this condition please get in contact with your Doctor or Midwife as soon as possible.