Itchy Belly
Monday June 22, 2009
Yes, my belly is rather itchy during the third trimester, though I realize others have it worse. Pregnancy simply has a way of doing that to my skin, but add the stretching of my pregnant abdomen and it's a mess. It's not just the stretch marks causing the itching either. I do stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, and I don't have PUPPS, but it just is irritating. Rather than sit around and scratch all day, I try to keep my belly moisturized. I've tried lots of products and lotions, some work better than others and some certainly smell better than others. How do you treat pregnancy belly itching?
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Comments
Although it’s not specifically meant for the tight skin of a pregnant belly, I’ve been using Neutrogena’s light sesame oil. You put it on your body right after a shower while you’re still a little wet. It soaks into your skin, makes you smell amazing and gives you a glow.
I’m 37 weeks and 6 days pregnant with twins and I haven’t had a single day of itchy skin. Honestly, this is the best product I’ve found during my pregnancy and I will continue to use it FOREVER. It’s that good!