Severe itching can lead to poor sleep, exhaustion and can really get you down Rungsiprakarn, et al, Itching can be a symptom of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy ICP , also known as obstetric cholestasis OC. Obstetric cholestasis is often different to a normal itch as it affects the palms of your hands and soles of your feet.
Obstetric cholestasis can also cause your wee to be dark and your poo to be pale RCOG, Obstetric cholestasis affects 1 in women pregnant women in the UK and it needs medical attention NHS Choices, c. Mild itching is not usually harmful to you or your baby. Make sure you talk to your midwife or doctor about this as they can decide whether you need any further investigations NHS Choices, c.
You could help prevent mild itching by wearing loose clothes in natural materials like cotton to let air circulate. You could also try having cool baths and applying moisturiser or lotion to help soothe the itching. Make sure you avoid any strongly perfumed products as they can make your itch worse NHS Choices, c. Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: We also offer antenatal courses which are a great way to find out more about birth, labour and life with a new baby.
Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby.
Find out more about other pregnancy symptoms that you can expect or look out for along the way here. Ambros-Rudolph CM. Ann Dermatol. They are common, particularly after 40 and during pregnancy. Find out what products are available for haemorrhoids. Read more on myDr website. Any morning sickness will likely ease off around this time.
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