Red spots on the belly during pregnancy

After a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo great changes due to the influence of hormones in the body, especially her belly. Some pregnant women will have stretch marks on their belly, some will have itching symptoms on their belly, and some will have red spots on their belly. The changes on the belly of different pregnant women are also different. Pregnant mothers are particularly worried when red spots appear on their belly, fearing that it will affect the growth and development of the fetus.

What causes red spots on the belly during pregnancy?

1. When pregnant women have small red spots on their bellies, it is often caused by allergies, but in some cases it is idiopathic prurigo during pregnancy. It mainly depends on whether there are symptoms and whether it is infectious. You don't need any special treatment after visiting a dermatologist, as most of them will disappear on their own after delivery.

2. Pregnant women can observe first, pay attention to rest, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and do regular prenatal checkups. If you experience skin itching or other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment.

What to do when red spots appear on the skin during pregnancy

1. Red spots on the skin of pregnant women are a sign of increased bile acid, which is a type of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Skin itching in pregnant women does not pose a great threat to the mother, but it may cause premature birth, developmental malnutrition, intrauterine distress, chronic intrauterine hypoxia, postpartum hemorrhage, and in severe cases even stillbirth. Therefore, we must be vigilant about the symptoms of itchy skin in pregnant women.

2. Pregnant women with dry skin should not wash their faces frequently. This is because soap will wash away the natural oils on the skin. It is best to use mild products instead, which have no negative effects on pregnant women.

3. The diet should maintain a nutritional balance, increase the intake of minerals such as magnesium and calcium, such as meat, fish, and eggs, and also increase necessary fatty acids and vitamins, such as green vegetables, fruits, milk, fish oil, nuts, grains, beans, etc. Reduce the amount of foods containing stimulants in your daily diet, such as coffee, alcohol, tea, etc., and drink more water.

If a pregnant woman has small red spots on her belly, don’t worry too much as long as there is no itching, they will disappear after a while. After pregnancy, if the pregnant woman has poor skin, she should pay attention to her diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less irritating foods, which may also cause red spots. Pregnant women should do regular prenatal checkups, and those with serious skin problems should go to the hospital for examination in time.