Itching?

[lin1235]

I'm almost 16 weeks now and the last few days my belly has been itching like crazy! Is this normal? The skin isn't dry (i'm using all kinds of oils and lotions to prevent/reduce stretch marks, they're not working!) so I was just wondering if any of you had this?

 

[Athene]

In some women (including myself) the skin becomes very sensitive, I've had to steer clear of alot of moisturiers and lotions because I come out in a rash . . so it could be that you're having a reaction to one of the lotions you are using . ..

Your doctor might be able to recommend something to soothe the itching.

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

The skin itches when you get stretch marks. Stretch marks are more hereditary so all the lotions in the world can't prevent them but they can make you feel a little better.

 

[Linnis]

I have had to switch the materials I wear...I live in microfibre shirts because they are softer...I get rashes from a lot of others and the itching is endless.

 

[Krystina661]

With all the things that have been going on with me in this pregnancy I'm surprised my belly hasn't been itching so far. I'm in my 6th month so I might just get it in the last few months. But yea.. it's due to your stretching skin (don't ya just love pregnancy?) lol

 

[lin1235]

Thanks everyone! It is slightly better now - I'm using only the Bio-Oil for stretch marks now and it seems to work a little (they are lighter) so maybe it was an allergic reaction to something or maybe the oil helps!

 

[jgonz]

You can also take Vit.E. Vitamin E helps lubricate the skin from the inside, plus it's very healthy for you and your baby (helps the blood cells be able to absorb more oxygen so you can breathe easier, which is Extremely helpful during labor & birth.) It's safe to take 400- 800 iu of Vit.E per day (just make sure it's NOT synthetic Vit.E).

HTH~

 

[lin1235]

Haven't heard that about vitamin E - will check it out, thanks!

 

[Tea]

As Jan said, Vit E is great. Also try some different oils as a rub for your tummy. Pure virgin olive oil is great, so is avocado oil, hemp or jojoba oil. You may find that perfumed creams are what is causing the reaction. Just keep experimenting until you find one that suits your skin.
HTH
Tracey

 

[AbidingInHim]

Doesn't anybody use cocoa butter on the belly's ?

I used it all three times, can't say it prevented stretch marks but I can say I don't have any

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

Doesn't anybody use cocoa butter on the belly's ?

I used it all three times, can't say it prevented stretch marks but I can say I don't have any

I used cocoa butter when I was pregnant with my daughter. I have a bazillion stretch marks - it didn't help a bit!

I doubt the cocoa butter helped you avoid stretch marks but more likely you just have "good stretch mark" genes.

 

[ufonium2]

I doubt the cocoa butter helped you avoid stretch marks but more likely you just have "good stretch mark" genes.

Agreed. I have "bad stretch mark" genes, inhereted from my dad. Any time I gain or lose weight anywhere, and even when I was a kid and just growing, I got stretch marks. My brother, who has always been in good shape and obviously has never been pregnant, has tons of them.

I remember reading that no topical substance can prevent stretch marks, since they form from the inside, but I'm not sure I read that. At the advice of a dermatologist, I'm trying Mederma today on my new pregnancy stretch marks. Anyone have experience with this product?