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Sweating post partum. Maybe TMI?!

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Firefly112 · 24/08/2017 22:44

During the last 1-2 months of my pregnancy I started to get really sweaty even when I wasn't doing anything. I assumed this was just hormonal and would stop once I'd had the baby. It's now been 15 weeks since I've had my daughter and I'm still really sweaty all the time. I've tried stick & spray deodorants but nothing seems to stop me sweating (or smelling 🙈) has this been the same for anyone else? If so do you have any deodorant recommendations? Or any tips to stop sweating so much?!

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SilverAndCold · 27/08/2017 23:39

I gave birth six weeks ago and am having the same thing! The only deodorant that seems to be taking the edge off is my OHs Rightguard 24hr Fresh men's one! Have tried loads of others, including the super strength Mitchum gel (which is a total waste of £6- it just made me feel sticky and left horrid greasy marks on my clothes).

Have spent an alarming amount of time dabbing armpits with loo roll on public toilets lately!

SilverAndCold · 27/08/2017 23:39

In not on!

Mustang27 · 27/08/2017 23:44

I sweat/smell like an overweight trucker whilst pregnant I can't remember it continuing after my first but I'm hoping this baby not due until December does not cause postpartum sweatiness. Hopefully the cold helps.

Looking forward to hearing some tips.

overduemamma · 27/08/2017 23:44

I gave birth just over 6 months ago and I'm the same. My mum and grandma are quite sweaty people (they are clean honest) so I'm assuming I'm taking after them but I've definately noticed it more after having my second baby x

Mammy2myboy · 28/08/2017 21:57

I'm 5 weeks pp and constantly have to wear a jacket/cardi to hide my enormous sweat patches. It's worse through the night. I feel like I'm going through the change.

Dangermouse80 · 03/09/2017 15:01

Same, my usual 48 hour deodorant just doesn't cut it anymore. Had to try a lot of different ones. Read somewhere to apply double dose of deodorant before going to bed, then shower and repeat first thing in the morning. This seems to have done the trick. Sweating only went back to normal when I stopped breastfeeding at about 8 months.

RandomMess · 03/09/2017 15:03

I had horrific night sweats etc until DC3 was a year old! I had stopped feeding her at 6 months. Very probably hormonal for you too I'm afraid.

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