Pregnancy is like experiencing hardships, expectant mothers will always encounter various difficulties, such as having less skin, being unable to resist scratching, having difficulty sleeping at night, and in severe cases, even being unable to fall asleep. Some mothers may experience leg itching during pregnancy, so what should they do if they have leg itching during pregnancy?
It is likely caused by an increase in bile acid concentration. So it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to check the acid concentration of bile at this time. If the acid concentration of this bile does not increase, it is necessary to eat more nutritious foods in daily life, and avoid eating seafood such as crabs during this period, as they can cause allergies.
During pregnancy, due to changes in hormones in the body, the skin can become dry, leading to loss of oil on the surface of the skin. Over time, the skin will become dry and prone to flaking, resulting in symptoms of itching in the leg skin. Women can reduce the frequency and duration of showering appropriately, and the water temperature should not be too high. Within 3 minutes after showering, apply moisturizer or moisturizer in a timely manner, try to wear loose and comfortable cotton clothing, and avoid scratching the legs as much as possible to avoid aggravating itching or further causing bacterial infections.
If you experience leg itching after pregnancy, do not blindly take medication to avoid affecting the fetus. It is also important to pay attention to physical hygiene, and it is best to soak your feet in hot water every day. If the itching is unbearable, it is still necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner and seek the help of a doctor to make the expectant mother feel comfortable and the fetus healthier.
