Intense Itching during and after pregnancy

[Chazza213]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to hear if anyone else has experienced this and what happened in the end. Around the 20 week mark in pregnancy I started itching like mad everywhere but no rash. I had the Liver tests and tried different creams, allergy tablets etc…nothing worked and all blood tests come back clear. Nothing will stop this itching and I’m 11 weeks postpartum and I’m wondering will this ever stop.

Could it be thrush? Have you tried fluconazole tablets to relieve thrush symptoms? Also are you staying on top of hygiene, changing pants and washing daily with fem fresh wash? Trying these remedies could help your symptoms.

I struggled with itchy. I found switching to powdered washing detergent, stopping all fabric conditioner and only using non scented washing powder. Also switching to solid shampoo and conditioner and stopping using shower gel and washing non smelly bits so I only wash my arms and legs if the are dirty but wash my torso with solid soap. I only shower 1-2 times a week.
When I made these changes I was itching all over and it was unbearable but realised after changing the shampoo that my neck has always itched and now that's gone completely

I'm in 2nd trimester and have also been scratching like mad. I found giving up added sugar really helps. Not sure why my body suddenly became so sensitive to it, but if I eat something sugary during the day, without fail I'll be scratching at night. Total contrast to first pregnancy when all my allergy/eczema symptoms reduced.