How To Deal With Dry Skin, Through Pregnancy And Beyond

As though pregnancy does not offer enough potential discomfort, as the winter months approach one must deal with dry skin. This is not unusual during pregnancy, not serious, and is to be expected to some degree with an increasing waistline. As skin stretches, it becomes tighter, less pliable, dry, and frequently itchy. Dry skin care during pregnancy can be as simple as taking a trip to the local pharmacy to purchase skin cream. Try to avoid creams and lotions which have added fragrance and chemicals.

Once the new baby arrives, you may notice that he or she also has ‘dry skin’. With newborns this is common. It is in fact their body’s way of adjusting to life in a new climate and environment. Be gentle when washing the baby. After removing the child from the baby bath, you may apply a small amount of baby lotion. Again, try to avoid scented lotions, in order to avoid a possible allergic reaction or rash.

Breast feeding has become more popular in recent years. Just about all nursing mothers will tell of the dryness surrounding the nipple area as the result of breast feeding. There are special creams and lotions which are made specifically for this purpose. It is always best to check first with your pediatrician, in order to make sure that a particular cream is safe for your child. Do yourself a favor, and purchase a double electric breast pump. This will require much less time to express breast milk, and keep the area softer and less itchy.

If you have a history of Psoriasis, eczema, or any skin condition, definitely discuss this with your obstetrician or midwife, early in your pregnancy. This will ensure that you get rapid treatment, and avoid any unnecessary discomfort.

If your pregnancy has been planned, you should take the opportunity to get as healthy as you can before hand. Exercise, eat right, avoid cigarette smoke, alcohol, and chemicals. In other words, avoid anything that you would not put directly into your baby’s mouth. Remember, pregnancy is a relatively short amount of time, when compared to the lifetime of the unborn child. If the pregnancy was not planned, begin being healthier as soon as you suspect that you may be pregnant.

Any issues that cause concern during pregnancy, should be taken care of it right away. Pregnancy offers enough change, why not be as comfortable as you can be.

Dry skin care may just be your biggest pregnancy concern, and you are blessed.