thread: Static electricity when preg

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jan 2006
    70

    yes i've found the same thing, my husband keeps looking at me like i'm a freak or something...glad to hear i'm not the only static ball going around!!!

  2. #2
    adrienne Guest

    Hello Everyone from the Lake District UK!!
    Ive had the same thing with static shocks and I cant find ANY information anywhere to say if they are dangerous to the baby??
    I guess from you guys on here they are pretty harmless??
    Any information anyone could give would be great
    Thanks

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jul 2008
    S.E. Melbourne
    802

    OMG I can't believe I've never noticed this thread! This has been happening to me ever since I was preg also and I thought I was going mad and over exagerating but I'm so relieved to see it's quite normal!! It's like I have some weird extra electrical energy! When I take my clothes off it makes that horrible crispy buzzy sound (I don't know...that static electrical sound, ykwim ) and terrible when I brush my hair. I can't even use my favourite satin pillow case coz it bothers me so much!

    Well, glad to know I'm not the only one

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    Gold Coast
    1,153

    Hey guys, for me it is pg and weather related. Up in sunny Qld I get the worst static in june/july when there is virtually no humididty. It is gettting better now as it is starting to get muggier.
    I have also had it real bad in early stage of pg. but my skin was soooo dry. I couldnt put enough moisturiser on. (ps got super itchy as well for a while)

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Dec 2005
    Melbourne, Vic
    4,338

    I'm glad its not just me going nutty! Trying to tie my hair into pony tail is nightmare cause so staticy and I get scared to touch taps and car doors cause always zaps me! I wonder why tho it just started in pregnancy? I'd be interested to know.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    Gold Coast
    1,153

    Has your skin been really dry Shell?

  7. #7
    SugarDust Guest

    It happens to me all the time too!
    I refuse to shut the car door with my hands for fear of getting zapped so i use mu butt!

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Mar 2007
    outer South East Melbourne
    2,881

    I got a lot of static electricity shocks whilst pregnant. Never worked out what it was. My hair wasn't an issue though but my skin was a little on the dry side early on. I have always had issues with shocks but it got worse during the 1st & 2nd tri. Bubs was born "normal" so I don't think it did anything to him. He's a very settled baby so it will be interesting to see if your bubs end up settled as well.