Why does itching occur during breastfeeding?

The whole body itches during breastfeeding, which may be related to allergies. Don't take it lightly at this time. You must pay attention to skin cleansing and strengthen skin care. There are some old traditions during the confinement period, which are best abandoned. For example, you can't take a bath during the confinement period. This is a tradition that has no scientific reason at all. If you don't take a bath for a month, it will often cause itching all over the body, which is not conducive to postpartum recovery and is not good for the health of the child.

Why does itching occur during breastfeeding?

1. Always keep your skin clean, clean it morning and evening. However, it is important to note that you should not use strong alkaline soaps or hand sanitizers, as these irritating substances often induce dermatitis reactions. You can appropriately use sensitive series skin care products. These products contain rich sensitive essences to make the skin's fiber tissue fuller and reduce skin infection symptoms.

2. You should pay attention to not wearing makeup during breastfeeding to avoid harmful cosmetic products that may irritate the skin and cause symptoms such as dermatitis. You should also not use skin care products containing alcohol. Because these harmful substances often irritate the skin, causing the skin's immunity to decline and triggering abnormal manifestations of various dermatitis.

3. You can improve the skin's absorption efficiency and metabolism through proper nutritional adjustment, excrete harmful toxins from the body, and alleviate the symptoms of itchy skin all over the body during lactation. Moreover, during breastfeeding, the body needs a lot of nutrition. Through nutritional regulation, it can also provide a lot of nutrients for the mother and baby.

What to do if your breasts itch during lactation

1. Drink plenty of water every day

Itchy skin means it needs water or moisture to moisturize. When the dermis (inner layer of skin) becomes dehydrated, it starts to itch. To get rid of this condition, all you need to do is drink plenty of water. Try to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. You can also eat water-rich fruits to avoid dehydration. Some fruits contain a lot of fructose, just make sure you don’t eat fruits that are high in sugar so that your blood sugar levels don’t go high.

2. Wear loose, smooth cotton clothes

This type of clothing can help avoid further irritation of breast itching symptoms. Loose, smooth, cotton clothing will reduce friction against the breasts. Breast itching can get worse if you don't wear a bra.

3. Apply lotion to your breasts

Apply moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to prevent your skin from becoming dehydrated. Keep a favorite bottle of lotion nearby so you can always use it. If your skin is dry and uncomfortable, frequent application of moisturizer (every two hours) can help relieve the skin's symptoms. Consistent use of moisturizer will help prevent continued dryness of the skin.