What to do if your belly itches during late pregnancy

In addition to the body gradually becoming bloated during pregnancy, there are many changes in the pregnant woman's body. The belly will become bigger and bigger. At the same time, in the process of the belly getting bigger, the pregnant woman will feel that her belly is very itchy. In order to reduce this feeling, what should I do if the belly is itchy in the late pregnancy?

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Pregnant women have itchy skin, which can be manifested by itchy belly, itchy body, itchy stomach, itchy whole body, itchy hands and feet, and itchy abdomen. There are many reasons for itchy skin in pregnant women, such as skin diseases, rashes, toxic skin rashes, and papular dermatitis, all of which may cause itchy skin in pregnant women. Skin itching is an unpleasant experience shared by many pregnant women. In the vast majority of pregnant women, there is no known cause for the itching - there is no liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, blood disease, no evidence of parasitic or fungal infection, and no allergic reaction to medication.

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Some people think that itchy skin in pregnant women may be due to allergies caused by eating seafood. This idea is incorrect. In fact, the most common diseases that cause itchy skin in pregnant women are:

1. Pregnancy skin disease: More than 15% of pregnant women may encounter this skin disease. The whole body may itch, usually occurring during the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. There are no changes on the skin other than itching, and no rashes or blisters appear. The cause of the disease is generally believed to be related to the increase in estrogen during pregnancy and has no effect on the fetus.

2. Pregnancy rash: About 2% of pregnant women may suffer from this disease, which usually occurs between the 4th and 9th months of pregnancy. Small red rashes appear on the skin, most often on the extremities, and look like insect bites. Some pregnant women think that the problem is caused by lice or fleas on their pets, but in fact it is caused by the pregnancy itself and has no effect on the fetus.

3. Toxic skin rash during pregnancy: The prevalence rate is about 1%, mostly occurring in short and obese pregnant women, and most often occurs when stretch marks appear. It is currently believed that it may be related to hormonal imbalance. The comforting thing is that this skin itching will not harm the fetus.

4. Papular dermatitis of pregnancy: The incidence is very low and the disease may occur in any part of the body. When the disease occurs, rashes will appear on the skin all over the body. The cause of this disease is still unclear, but it may cause miscarriage or stillbirth, so you must be especially careful.

It is normal to have an itchy belly in the late pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women should not use some drugs to relieve the itching just because they feel uncomfortable. This practice is wrong because it may cause unhealthy fetus. For the health of the baby and your own safety, it is better to be careful.