16 weeks with my 3rd baby and my arms back and legs have started to feel irritated and itchy more irritated feeling I would say . I don’t remember if I got itchy with my other pregnancy’s.
I use coconut oil bio oil body creams every time I shower yet I still feel irritated and itchy .
I’m starting to worry it’s that liver condition that happens during pregnancy ? Or am I over reacting? Anyone else get irritated itchy skin during pregnancy ?
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Talk to your doctor!
I plan to speak to my dr but just wanted to see if anyone else had this during pregnancy is all !!
I'd stop with the oils and see if it improves, they may be exacerbating the problem.
My skin was so sensitive, itchy and irritated during my pregnancies - my Dr's chalked it up to hormones.
It's probably just one of those uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms but definitely see your doctor to rule out anything serious and to get some treatment advice.
I had this and yes it was Choleostasis which was confirmed by a blood test which checked liver enzymes. Worst case scenario you deliver early (37 weeks). I was already booked in for 38 weeks so we made it til then issue free. I had it very mild my numbers were just under the safe point.
Thanks for your reply . How far along were you when you had the blood test ? WhT symptoms did you have ?
No problem! I was 30 weeks and also had some very mild bleeding and cramping. When I say bleeding maybe three drops a day and it wasn’t super fresh red coloured. I also was very itchy no matter what material I wore. It was mainly on my hands, feet, lower back and belly. My obstetrician wasn’t too concerned as long as I was in for my weekly check ups :) I did go and have a SAT I think it was called (stress test) on bubs and they monitored his movements for 2 hours and all was fine.
I was going to say ask about ICP! It can be very dangerous to you and baby so best to rule it in or out ASAP!!