I just got pregnant and my whole body is itchy

Women who have just become pregnant will experience more phenomena because their physical movements gradually become inconvenient, leaving them with no extra ability to deal with it. Over time, the body suffers a certain amount of torture. For example, itching all over the body is the most common problem for pregnant women, which makes them feel very uncomfortable. Let’s take a look at what’s going on when you’re just pregnant and itchy all over your body? I hope pregnant women can understand this.

First: Hormonal changes during pregnancy From pregnancy to about one month after delivery, due to the increase in hormones, not only will the mother's body change, but her skin will also become particularly sensitive, prone to rashes and itching. In severe cases, it will affect her daily routine and mood.

Expectant mothers should pay attention to skin care during pregnancy. Clothing should mainly consist of cotton to avoid friction and static electricity caused by chemical fiber clothing, which may irritate the skin. In addition, the bath water should not be too hot, the bath time should not be too long, and it is best to apply moisturizer immediately after bathing. Don't wait until your skin feels dry before moisturizing. Moisturizing frequently can maintain the integrity of the skin.

Second: Seasonal changes. Expectant mothers will have different skin problems in different seasons. For example, in summer, due to the humid climate and frequent sweating, they are prone to eczema or folliculitis. In winter, due to reduced sebum secretion, the skin is prone to dryness, causing winter eczema or sebaceous eczema. These symptoms may occur anywhere on the body.

Expectant mothers should pay attention to different skin care methods in different seasons, take frequent baths in summer, moisturize in autumn, prevent freezing in winter and spring, and apply oil-rich skin care products.

Third: Abnormal blood sugar and bile acid. If the itching is unbearable, you are restless, unable to sleep at night, and you scratch unconsciously, your skin is damaged, and a suppurative skin infection is caused, this is probably not just dryness and itching, but you should pay attention to pregnancy complicated with cholestasis syndrome and diabetes. Tips: If the above situation occurs, you can go to the dermatology, obstetrics and traditional Chinese medicine department for treatment, and have blood tests for physical examination combination and total bile acid. If skin itching is caused by gestational diabetes or cholestasis syndrome, pregnant mothers should be alert! High sugar or high bile acid levels can lead to fetal distress, stillbirth, etc.