Answer: Hello dear... Mild itching is common in pregnancy,it happen due to blood supply to body,but if you have severe itching it may due to obestic cholestatis,in this condition medical attention is needed immediately, can try these remedies it may help you..
Apply moisturizer
If you have itching,it is better to have bath twice day,and apply moisturizer or baby lotion is advisable
Reduce the intake of salt
If you have salt content in your body,it may also cause itching,so reduce intake of salt
Wear loose clothes
During pregnancy , don't wear heavy or tight clothes,it may also trigger itching,so it is better to opt for skin friendly fabric like cotton, chiffon.
Drink more water
Staying yourself hydrated,will help you to flush out toxins,so that it may help to reduce itching
Coconut oil
You can apply coconut oil before bath,and leave it for twenty minutes,and then wash,best remedy for itching
Homemade bath powder
To avoid itching,better to opt for herbal bath powder than chemical based soaps,will reduce itching
Veena R Swamy17 months old baby
Answer: Mild itching is common during pregnancy this is due to increased blood supply to the skin. And sometimes due to skin dryness also there is itching, you can apply moisturizer.
But if the itching is v.severe then it could be liver condition, which needs doctors consultation
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