https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:03:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2249898 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:36:07 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2249898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping to share the solution we found!</p> <p>My midwives were sure it was just an issue of poor circulation, pregnancy swelling, and things like that. They gave me a recipe for an herbal tea to try to help the itching - I was SUPER skeptical, but I'm on day three of the tea, and its making a huge difference. </p> <p>1 oz each of dandelion root, burdock root, and Echinacea root (add 1 oz of licorice root only if you don't have any blood pressure issues). Mix these together in a bag or jar, then scoop out 1 oz of the mixture. Steep it in hot water in a 1L mason jar for 4 hours, then strain. Keep the tea in your fridge, and drink 1/2 cup twice a day. </p> <p>I have to add honey, because it smells pretty gross and doesn't taste the greatest, but its been REALLY effective! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2248237 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:56:26 +0000 LindsayLou 2248237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had terrible itching throughout my entire pregnancy (currently 36 weeks). No apparent choleostasis or puppps. Just sensitive skin, and increased blood flow. Tea tree oil lotion and burts bees belly butter (not just on my belly, arms, legs, feet as well) have worked wonders. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2248195 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:00:20 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2248195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Talked to my midwives, and since I have no other symptoms and everything else looked good at my appt, they gave me a few things to try for the next week. If that doesn't clear it up, they want my bloodwork done to check for cholestasis and things like that. </p> <p>Hopefully, the herbal remedies I have to try will make a big difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2248101 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:05:47 +0000 Rockies11 2248101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be calling my OB immediately and getting checked for choleostasIs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2248082 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:48:55 +0000 Chuckles 2248082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had PUPPPS, too. It was so horrible. I also recommend the pine tar soap (its pretty cheap at whole foodfoods ) and the sarna lotion. My rash started on my upper thighs. I also dipped a washcloth in really cold water whenever it was super itchy so that I didn't scratch. It seemed like scratching made it worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2248068 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:36:07 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2248068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My legs were super itchy while pregnant. For me, it was just a blood flow thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247973 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:57:46 +0000 Ms. RV 2247973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had horrible itchiness while pregnant. I developed a rash but doctors didn't know if maybe I just got the rash from scratching too much. Pine tar soap (and Sarna) saved me. Highly recommended. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247851 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:31:12 +0000 Tanjowen 2247851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I had PUPPS also and it was solely on my arms. I was miserable for 2 weeks and then it eased up. I got the okay from my OB to take benadryl, use sara lotion and I took an oatmeal bath every night to soothe the itching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247783 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:42:53 +0000 SweetiePie 2247783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I had cholestasis and not to alarm you but I did have a ton of itching on my forearm and wrists. It's traditionally hands and feet, which i did have, but for some reasons my forearm/wrist area was worse.<br /> It's a simple blood test so I'd definitely push for it. Better safe than sorry.<br /> I ended up being induced a couple days past 37 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247777 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:38:11 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: Hmmmm. Sounds awful, but at least it's 'harmless' (and I'm only 7.5 weeks away, I suppose). We will see what they say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247774 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:33:23 +0000 farawayyama 2247774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was belly, arms, legs and back. My legs were pretty hard hit though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247772 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:32:24 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: I read about that too! Was it mostly on your arms and legs though? That's where mine is, but When I look up PUPPPS, is says mostly belly? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247769 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:30:52 +0000 farawayyama 2247769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I had PUPPPS in pregnancy, and when it started, there wasn't a rash - it developed over a few days. I hope it's not that, although the "good" news is that it is harmless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247762 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:27:38 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: I'm not swollen at all, which is actually unusual for me.<br /> @farawayyama: I just called the midwife and left her a message, so hopefully she calls back soon.</p> <p>I don't have any of the other symptoms of cholestasis, but after reading about it, it's definitely better to get checked! We'll see what the midwife says.</p> <p>Hopefully it's just a blood flow thing- I'm so itchy it's unbearable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247757 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:24:48 +0000 farawayyama 2247757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AprilFool: I agree</p> <p>Call your OBGYN/midwife and ask to be checked for cholestasis. Untreated it can have dire consequences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247679 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:19:27 +0000 travellingbee 2247679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always itch when pregnant and I read that it can just happen because of the increase blood flow. But I'd mention it to your doctor at your next appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247673 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:16:22 +0000 Mamasig 2247673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you very swollen? With my 1st, I itched tons especially during the third trimester. The nurse said it was caused by my skin stretching with all the swelling I had. I was super swollen in the middle of summer - not fun. </p> <p>When I googled, choleastis always came up but it wasn't that. Nothing really helped but I moisturized tons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247579 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:21:40 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2247579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AprilFool: Cholestasis was my first thought too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247553 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:43:17 +0000 AprilFool 2247553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It can also be a sign of cholestasis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247550 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:35:16 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 2247550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was itchy during pregnancy too. Hydrating and moisturizing helped a little but not enough. Hang in there -it went away post baby for me both times </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247549 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:34:10 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't know that! My iron is really low!@Grace: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247541 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:18:26 +0000 Grace 2247541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How's your iron? Low levels can cause widespread itching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-itchy-1#post-2247540 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:14:50 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 32 weeks pregnant, and for the past two days, my legs and forearms (but mostly just my thighs) have been really, really itchy. I don't have a rash, and while I was outside a lot this weekend, I don't see any bites or anything. Any thoughts? </p>