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Itchy tummy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/07/2009 01:28:53
Many women find the skin over their belly feels itchy in pregnancy, but what does it mean?
There are many discomforts and changes you might experience with your skin in pregnancy which are caused by changes to your hormonal balance, your increased body temperature and need to drink more water.Itchy abdomen in pregnancyAs soon as your body
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Itchy, red hands and feet in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2007 01:05:04
Along with other pregnancy discomforts, your hands and feet can appear red and itchy, but what does this mean?
During pregnancy, at least a half of all women experience red, sore-looking skin on the palms of their hands or the soles of their feet. Often, these itch too, albeit it usually only mildly. They are unfortunately part and parcel of the pregnancy
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Know-how: Stretch Marks!
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/06/2009 02:56:21
Not everyone gets stretch marks, but when your tummy is about to grow to fit a seven or eight lb baby, something has to give!
Skin is a remarkable material. It's renewable, washable, and pretty flexible. However, pregnancy skin can feel more dry, more greasy or more itchy due to the changes in hormones, and one of the biggest fears is the reality of (horrors!) stretchmarks
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Making the Most of Pregnancy Bath Time
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2009 02:27:11
An achy back, swollen legs, itchy tummy and feeling hot and bothered? Here's five tips to make bath time your daily spa treat
around your baby, it will take its toll on your skin, overheating it and making it ruddy and dry afterwards. (Washing your hair in overly hot water is never a good idea either.) Instead, run a well-balanced bath, again taking time to do this properly
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Elemis skin treats in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/09/2006 01:21:07
Many lotions and potions are unsafe to use when you're expecting, but the wonderful creams and oils from Elemis are a real treat.
you used to enjoy!Our favourites here at ThinkBaby HQ include the Skin Nourishing Milk Bath (400ml bottle, £38) which is great when your skin dries out, or feels itchy from the stretching it's having to do. Added to a bath, it leaves you feeling supple
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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
obvious manifestation is a skin reaction: blotchy, raised red rashes, itchy patches and swelling around the mouth or possibly the eyes.Do not worry that your child has an allergy or a related serious condition or offer medication until you have spoken to a
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Pregnancy boobs - your changing breasts
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2007 02:16:00
Some women love the increase in bra sizes, others hate the soreness and unexpected leakings. But what's natural?
or weather can make them painfully over-sensitive. In this cases, it can be preferable to warm your nipples with a bath or shower, or gentle massaging.Itchy breasts - The most likely cause for this is the stretching as your breasts enlarge, just as the skin
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Too much breastmilk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2009 00:51:16
Whilst producing enough milk can be a headache, it's not fun if you're carrying around too much either. Here are some tips.
Whilst producing enough milk can be a headache, it's not fun if you're carrying around too much either. Your boobs feel heavy and itchy as the skin is stretched, and you might find you're leaking much more easily, which is uncomfortable when you
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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
by a bee at her first birthday party. It is useful to bear in mind if you are in a park, and there might be a cafe nearby.) Baking soda has also been recommended, rubbed lightly onto the skin around the wound.A cold compress or ice wrapped in a flannel
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
but without the red cheeks or nappy rashes - then you could think about potential allergens that your child might have been exposed to.Other reactions include stomach upset and being sick or have itchy, sore eyes.The most obvious manifestation is a skin
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