Itching and discomfort
37 weeks with constant itching and discomfort and nothing still seems to help. It’s been occurring for atleast a month now and I’m not sure the cause of it. My whole exterior of my pubic area from the top, to all the crevices, is constantly inflamed, irritated, and itchy to the point I’m not able to sleep because of it. I was prescribed a steroid itch cream and it has done nothing. I’m so miserable. Itching makes it worse. Everything seems to make it worse. It’s so ugly and wrinkly down there now too. Has anybody else dealt with this??
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look up cholestasis - ASAP especially since you are 37 weeks. they should run blood tests ASAP
At 37week you should’ve had your Group B Strep vaginal swap and your OB should’ve seen the state of things down there and prescribe something if necessary. Did that happen? If not it would be a good opportunity to do both asap
I tested negative for strep b, I told them about the discomfort while they were down there swabbing for it though and she didn’t have much to say and just prescribed me a itch steroid cream ):
Incog I’m glad to hear it. I bet if it was something more serious your OB would’ve said something. My only suggestion would be to remove any strong perfumed cleaning products and just use a baby soap that’s gentle on your skin. Also go commando as much as you can (I never wear underwear these days unless I go outside). Hope you find some relief soon 🙏🏼
I had some itching on my abdomen which I attributed to the skin stretching. I have been lathering my belly with a combination of natural lotions since I found out I was pregnant almost every day and I think that's been helping. I use calendula, cocoa butter, vitamin E oil and cannabis lotions
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