How to solve the itchy stretch marks after childbirth

The birth of a baby is the hope of every family, but it is both happy and painful for the mother, because from the day the baby is born, she must be mentally prepared to face stretch marks. If the stretch marks of pregnant mothers are itchy, it means that the small red bumps on the stretch marks are very itchy. Sometimes you want to scratch but dare not, and sometimes you want to use ointment but dare not. So what should you do if the stretch marks are itchy?

The rash may also spread from the stretch marks to other areas like the thighs, breasts, and arms, and because the rash usually occurs when a woman is gaining the most weight, it seems to be caused by the stretching of the skin.

Usually the symptoms of itchy stretch marks will improve in about a week, but they may not disappear completely until the baby is born. Although stretch mark itching isn't harmful to you or your baby, you should still see a doctor because other pregnancy-related itching may require treatment.

If your stretch marks are very itchy, your doctor may prescribe topical calamine lotion, dexamethasone lotion, or steroid ointment. You can also take antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, which can have the side effect of making you drowsy, so they may help you get a good night's rest. Don't worry, this type of medicine will not affect your pregnancy or endanger the health of the fetus.

The most effective way to deal with stretch marks is to prevent them in advance. One fruit that you must eat every day throughout your pregnancy is apple. The rich nutrients contained in apples are very good for the skin. Not only can they maintain your complexion, but they also play a certain role in preventing stretch marks. They can also relieve morning sickness and constipation during pregnancy. It really kills two birds with one stone. Pregnant mothers may wish to give it a try, there are definitely only benefits and no harm. Of course, don't eat too much fruit.

If pregnant mothers feel itchy stretch marks but don’t know what to do, they can try the above methods, which may have good effects, but the best thing is to prevent stretch marks. What pregnant women need to do to prevent stretch marks is to have regular prenatal check-ups, measure weight, test for gestational hypertension and diabetes, etc., to ensure that the body is in a healthy state, and stretch marks will not be so easy to appear.