https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:16:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890310 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:56:35 +0000 Tionn3 2890310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I had the stomach flu, I had intense itching in my hands and feet. It was unbearable. I was putting ice packs on my hands and feet at night because it itched so bad. I called my midwife and she ordered some tests for cholestasis, the liver enzyme panels came back high but my bile salt(?) was normal, and the itching resolved. She had me repeat the liver enzyme panel and they went back to normal. She thought it was possible that when I had the stomach flu (probably from norovirus) that it messed with my liver enzymes from all the throwing up and dehydration, and made me itchy. I was 23/24 weeks pregnant at the time. I would call your doctor, it is a simple blood test for cholestasis of pregnancy, but the bile salt blood test is a 2 week turn around for whatever reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890301 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:55:13 +0000 nana87 2890301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had really intense itching near the end of my pregnancy and it turned out that it wasn't cholestasis, but I'd call and try to get in early--if I remember right, the blood test they do has 2 parts and the second part takes awhile to get results, so I'd assume that they want to get your bloodwork done asap.</p> <p>In the meantime, oatmeal baths help soothe the skin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890295 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:46:21 +0000 Jellyfish 2890295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: definitely call, I don’t think the drs/nurses think it’s a nuisance...theyre prob so used to it! My coworker had cholestasis so better safe than sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890287 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:28:47 +0000 pachamama 2890287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: call today. You've had legit concerns and their opinion of you doesn't matter- baby matters. Xoxo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890278 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:09:18 +0000 cyoung 2890278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you ladies! This pregnancy has just been crazy once third trimester hit. I've gone in the hospital for so many things. From my 60lbs dog landing on my stomach to high blood pressure to false alarms with decreased movement and contractions. I just dont want them to think I'm a crazy lady. All have been legit reasons. I just hate the craziness. I never felt with this as much with my other two. My husband is really nervous about the itching so he wants me to call today. It wasn't so bad this morning right now but last night it was so annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890258 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:32:38 +0000 pachamama 2890258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely mention cholestasis to your doctor. It's not uncommon but can be dangerous for baby! Don't feel bad at all, it's their job and those symptoms shouldn't be ignored! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890256 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:14:49 +0000 jhd 2890256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience, but I would call for peace of mind. Don't worry about being a nuisance, it's their job! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890255 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:14:32 +0000 MamaBear87 2890255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keeping you and baby healthy is their job. Don't feel bad for calling! And I would call, itching in hands and feet can be a symptom of cholestasis </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890252 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:02:21 +0000 cyoung 2890252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So starting today I've had some itching. It's all over but mostly in my elbows, hands and ankles and feet. It's not unbearable just annoying right now. I finally broke down and just now took a benadryl. I have no rash though and I haven't changed my detergent. I'm nervous about cholestasis...the liver thing. I don't want to over react though. I have an appointment Thursday. I also have been having some dull pain under my right ribs. It comes and goes but hurts more when I eat. </p> <p>Does this just sound like some normal itching and just mention it at my next appointment or should I call tomorrow and ask. I've had so many issues with me not feeling her move and word blood pressure days I feel bad. I feel like im being a nuisance. </p>