Enjoy A Happy Healthy Pregnancy, Without Dry Skin

Who ever thought that dry skin would be an issue during pregnancy? Honestly, anyone who has been pregnant before. Many women are surprised at how itchy their skin becomes during pregnancy. When you think about it, it makes sense. As your abdomen stretches and enlarges, it becomes tight and itchy. Dry skin care during pregnancy does not have to make you miserable. Many women swear by cocoa butter to ease this situation. Many also claim that it reduces stretch marks as well. There are many great skin creams that may be used as long as strong scents and chemicals are avoided.

Now that your baby is home, you notice that he too has dry skin. Is it a family thing? Heredity? Not necessarily. Remember, your baby has been surrounded by amniotic fluid for the last nine months. This is a new environment, which requires adjustment. This is simply the skin getting used to this new climate. Ask your pediatrician to recommend a good baby lotion. After taking your infant out of the baby bath, apply this lotion over the entire body (not the face). This will keep the skin softer and smoother. Remember however, this is a normal condition which will generally pass in time any way.

Ah, the joy of breastfeeding. Yes, and no. Breastfeeding is truly a wonderful gift to give your child. However, it can also leave mom’s breast feeling uncomfortable and itchy. After nine months of pregnancy mom deserves a bit of comfort. A double electric breast pump will literally cut the time in half when expressing breast milk. Electric pumps are faster, and well, double, that is obvious, you express both breasts at once, instead of one at a time. Be sure to use safe ‘nipple cream’ to keep the skin soft and comfortable.

Chronic skin conditions should be seen by your doctor, to ensure that a medicated skin cream is not required. There is no gain in being more uncomfortable than necessary. Do not ever be too embarrassed to ask about this, or any other issue. These doctors truly have seen it all.

Before, during, and after your pregnancy, be sure to take the best care of yourself that is possible. For at least one year prior to planning to become pregnant, it is best to quit smoking, if you do, and quit drinking, if you do. This is also the best time to get into the best physical shape that you can. Eat healthy foods, and get proper exercise. This will assure the best possibility of a healthy, happy pregnancy, and baby.

Minor fixable issues should be the least of your concerns during pregnancy. Be sure to deal with them as soon as they begin.

Take good care of yourself, and enjoy a healthy pregnancy, and a beautiful newborn.