I'm sure this has been posted about before, but I wanted to get feedback from other moms who may be experiencing it this trimester. I have a rash all over my big ol pregnant belly. I've read up on it and rashes are so hard to categorize and provide help for especially when you're pregnant. Most Dr's or websites tell you that the rash will stick around until the baby is born. I REALLY hope that's not the case. This rash started Friday while I was at work. I went out for lunch and it was extremely muggy and hot out and my belly started to itch so I scratched away only later to reveal this dreaded rash that has now been lingering since then. I looked over my approved list of drugs and purchased some Hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Lanacort) and rubbed it on my belly and, nothing. Is anyone else experiencing this or does someone know some trick to get it go away? I'll be 28 weeks in a few days and this sure would be a horrible way to ride out the rest of the pregnancy =/
Re: Rash on Belly - Heeeelp!
It's obnoxious right now. My only saving grace is being able to wear around one of my hubby's big white under T's to give my belly some breathing room. As soon as I wear clothes that are snug on my belly, bam, rash becomes inflamed *sigh. Definitely must be a heat thing. Yay for being pregnant in the summer, lol
Like I said, typical rash diagnosis. And I'm dealing JUST fine, just seeing if others had any ideas for relief from the itch. Not that we all love itchy rashes! lol, sheesh
"Whining"...ok. I love how quickly people get mean. Thanks for the helpful post though.
No, what she told me was helpful. The little banner posted about "put on your big girl panties and deal" was a bit rude though. It's not a big deal, just not necessary is all.
That's in her siggy. Wasn't necessarily aimed at you. Sorry about your rash though, that doesn't sound like any fun at all.
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Oooh, well don't I feel like the arse. Hey, I'm hormonal and new to these blogs. I thought you could go ahead and add in a pic or what not just whenever you posted. Welp, back to scratching my belly
I had an itchy red rash on my belly a few weeks ago that I was told could last through my pregnancy...but went away after two weeks. My Dr. recommended Witch Hazel to stop the itching (which I used) but I also rubbed apple cider vinegar on it. This stung a bit...but I know ACV has wonderful healing properties so I attribute it's demise to that!! Good luck!