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March 21, 2019
Katie Donnelly
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Stop Itchy Pregnancy Belly! Three Easy, Natural and Quick tips to Prevent and Relieve Itchiness

Since my belly started stretching at around 20 weeks into this pregnancy Iโ€™ve had seriously itchy belly (especially around where my belly piercing was!). Seeing that it was/is winter, my skin was super dry already โ€” I needed to nourish it any way I could. Here is what Iโ€™ve used to survive those crazy itchy […]

Since my belly started stretching at around 20 weeks into this pregnancy Iโ€™ve had seriously itchy belly (especially around where my belly piercing was!). Seeing that it was/is winter, my skin was super dry already โ€” I needed to nourish it any way I could. Here is what Iโ€™ve used to survive those crazy itchy belly spells. These are all totally personal remedies and not medical advice. Please be sure to consult your doctor for any medical questions!

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For INSTANT relief:

  1. Olive Oil โ€” I discovered this when I was working at the studio one day and had no cream, my belly was all of a sudden SO itchy I could have screamed. I was literally ready to put butter on it (though that grossed me out, ha!) and I saw my saving grace on the kitchen counter โ€” extra virgin olive oil. I figured since people use coconut oil on their skin why couldnโ€™t I use olive oil to help my poor itchy pregnant belly. Holy relief Batman! Itโ€™s such a thick oil it instantly soothed my skin and created a layer of hydration that lasted for hours. Strangely enough, I also saw my skin tone even out after I started using it! 

    PROS: If you get the extra virgin kind, itโ€™s already cold pressed, made without preservatives, you can easily buy organic, and itโ€™s so much less expensive than the special belly creams. Personally, it works better for me. It even cleared up a little rash I had on my upper chest overnight. That was something that creams (prescribed and over the counter) couldnโ€™t do and my handy dandy EVOO seemed to take on with ease. After doing some research Iโ€™ve also discovered that itโ€™s lipid restoring which is important when your skin is stretching so quickly.

    CONS: You smell like a salad (though, that could be a pro?). You have to really rub it in, all over, in a circular motion and then let it soak in, otherwise youโ€™ll get oil on your clothes which isnโ€™t fun!

    VERDICT: I use olive oil every day now on my belly after I get out of the shower in the morning and before I go to bed at night. I use it during the day if my belly starts itching too. 

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For PREVENTION:

  1. Drink tons of water: This is an obvious one, but if youโ€™re not drinking enough water your skin isnโ€™t getting the hydration it needs. Dry skin means itchy skin! Drink water whenever you can โ€” I bring a water bottle with me wherever I go. I love this one. Make it easy on yourself to drink enough water: whenever you feel hungry, before you eat, just have a small glass of water to quench your thirst. Iโ€™ve replaced all of my liquids except โ€œtreatโ€ drinks that I super crave (coffee and ginger ale) with filtered water. Itโ€™s really healthy, and keeps me hydrated. Iโ€™ve also found that when Iโ€™m dehydrated Iโ€™m especially sluggish, so water has also helped with my crazy pregnancy fatigue, too! 

  2. Collagen powder/pills โ€” this basically hits your skin from the inside, and helps with elasticity. Personally, I prefer the pills to the powder as they have no taste, but I do put the powder in smoothies to get a little extra boost. This is more of a long term idea, but I definitely feel and see a difference in my skin when I take them versus not! I read about this on blogs, saying that it helps prevent stretch marks. I have no idea if itโ€™s true as I havenโ€™t gotten any, but my pregnancy isnโ€™t over yet… however, it has helped with my itchy belly! 

So there you have it! My 3 favorite easy itchy belly remedies. For fast relief break out that olive oil, for long term care, hydrate with water ALL DAY, and try collagen pills! 

BONUS TIPS:

  1. Iโ€™ve switched my shower gel to shower oil. I absolutely LOVE this one, and itโ€™s pregnancy and baby safe.

  2. I also canโ€™t rave enough about the Sugar Momma body scrubs! Itโ€™s made with natural oils and sugar. I went through a massive tub of it in less than a MONTH! I loved it so much. Itโ€™s called Sugar Momma Scrubs and you can get them HERE.

XOXO

KD

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