Itch, Itch, Itch!!!!!

[Bathsheba]

Yep, I had belly itchiness... drives you nuts... however anyone reading this thread who has palm or foot itchiness please see your GP/carer a.s.a.p because it could be cholestasis which could be harmful to bubba if not picked up. I had this... the itchiness drove me insane, kept me awake etc.

[pollyanna]

Hi Ladies:
I had cholestasis of pregnancy with both children. It is a horrendous thing to go through. The itching is not able to be satiated in anyway. i tried everything. Calamine,creams,cool bathing,anything and nothing alleviated it. My blood results were quiet bad so i ended up having my children induced without complication. I only had the itching on my abdomen though,and yes i scratched till i bled. I believe that there are prescription meds now to help the condition. i believe that they help slightly. If you are still having these symptoms please notify your ob/gyn as the other ;ladies have said as it can indicate this condition is present.

[Bathsheba]

Yep, I had to have my 3rd baby induced at 37 weeks due to the cholestasis. The itch is from bile salts that build up in your system, accumulating in your hands and feet. So the itch was very deep and intense. They don't really know why it happens but it's very dangerous for your baby.

[Mum2SweetCs]

Geeze,
This sounds scary! I really thought it was itching due to stretch marks. I have plenty and I itch sooo sooo much on my boobs and my belly until it goes red!

Better ask my ob this thursday.

Goodluck jordan!

[jenjams]

OMG I itched all over in my third tri. My arms, legs, belly, neck. It was terrible. I scratched so much that I had sores all over me. I had the blood tests and I was fine it was just the damned itch. Nothing soothed it... Once the baby was here the itch went away.

[Bathsheba]

Not all itching is the dangerous kind. It mainly depends on the intensity and the location... palms and feet = worrying.