Why am I itchy all over my body when I am 9 months pregnant?

Pregnancy is a special stage for women. Pregnant women will experience different pregnancy reactions every month. For example, in the early stages of pregnancy, the main pregnancy reactions are nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and frequent urination. In the late stages of pregnancy, symptoms of itching all over the body may occur. This symptom will make pregnant women very helpless. So why is the whole body itchy in the 9th month of pregnancy?

First, why is my whole body itchy when I am 9 months pregnant? Pregnancy dermatitis: More than 15% of pregnant women may encounter this skin disease. The whole body may itch, usually occurring during the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. There are no changes on the skin except itching, and no rashes or blisters will appear. The cause of the disease is generally believed to be related to the increase in estrogen during pregnancy and has no effect on the fetus. Pregnancy rash: About 2% of pregnant women may suffer from this disease, usually occurring between the 4th and 9th months of pregnancy. Small red rashes appear on the skin, most often on the extremities, and may look like insect bites. Some pregnant women think that it is caused by lice or fleas on their pets, but in fact it is caused by the pregnancy itself and has no effect on the fetus.

Second, pregnancy-related toxic skin rash: The prevalence rate is about 1%, mostly occurring in short and obese pregnant women, and most often occurs when stretch marks appear. It is currently believed that it may be related to hormonal imbalance. The comforting thing is that this skin itching will not harm the fetus. Papular dermatitis of pregnancy: The incidence is very low and the disease may occur in any part of the body. When the disease occurs, rashes will appear on the skin all over the body. The cause of this disease is still unclear, but it may cause miscarriage or stillbirth, so be especially careful.

Why do I feel itchy all over my body when I am 9 months pregnant? Pregnancy rash and eczema are also common causes of itchy belly in pregnant women. The former is caused by the mother's rejection of the genes and chromosomes in the child's body that come from the father. In addition to the itchy belly, rashes and itching may occur on the thighs and even upper limbs, and some may also have pigmentation. The latter (eczema) is common in pregnant women who sweat a lot, have a high metabolism, or are obese. In addition to the above common reasons, some diseases may also cause itchy belly during pregnancy. Therefore, Director Jia reminds pregnant women and their families not to take itchy belly lightly, and it is best to report it to the doctor in time to find out the cause.