How To Deal With an Itchy Pregnancy Stomach
- September 16, 2009
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Annette_Stierwalt
Increased blood supply and a growing belly contribute to pregnancy itch. Take these steps to reduce the itch and gain some calm.
You Will Need
- Moisturizer
- Calamine lotion
- Loose-fitting clothes
Step 1: Avoid drying skin
Avoid drying the skin with hot baths or showers. Take warm baths with oatmeal and mild soap.
Step 2: Moisturize
Moisturize your skin after bathing with a liberally applied moisturizer.
A heavy moisturizer such as cocoa butter can help reduce stretch marks.
Step 3: Use calamine lotion
Use calamine lotion on particularly itchy spots. Store it in the fridge for a gentle cooling sensation.
Step 4: Wear loose clothes
Wear loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibers to avoid aggravation.
Step 5: Don’t scratch
Don’t scratch your itch. Pregnancy hormones may make skin thinner and susceptible to tearing.
Cocoa butter was first extracted as massage butter in 1828 when Conrad Von Houten invented the cocoa press.
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Comments (2)
The actress's expression under the Title makes that itching look horrible! Well done!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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2 months ago by Moncler__Best
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