During pregnancy, there may be many problems that mothers with experience in childbirth may not have too many concerns about. For novice mothers, it is inevitable to feel nervous during their first pregnancy. If they encounter some special circumstances at this time but do not need to go to the hospital, they will be even more worried. So, what should they do if they have abdominal itching at 18 weeks of pregnancy?
If there is abdominal itching during pregnancy, mild itching may be caused by weather, such as dry weather leading to abdominal itching. Firstly, it is necessary to avoid sweating. If sweating occurs, it should be wiped dry as soon as possible. It is also recommended to gently wipe and massage the belly with olive oil, and then change into loose clothing. At the same time, attention should be paid to the material of the clothing, and cotton clothing that is more skin friendly should be chosen as much as possible.
Additionally, it is important to avoid using soap when showering, as this can irritate the skin and cause dryness. You can choose a shower gel specifically designed for mothers and infants, which is gentle and less likely to cause such problems. If long-term abdominal itching cannot be relieved, it may also be caused by bile stasis. This is due to the synthesis and secretion of large amounts of estrogen and progesterone by the placenta during pregnancy, which may cause blood circulation disorders between pregnant women and fetuses.
If there is long-term abdominal itching, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for bile acid examination in a timely manner. Otherwise, if bile acids remain in an abnormal state for a long time, it may lead to slow fetal growth and development, and in severe cases, it may also cause fetal death, which needs to be taken seriously.
