Am in my third trimester and extremely itchy? What do I do?

It's not uncommon to feel itchy, particularly around your growing belly and breasts as your skin stretches to accommodate them. Hormonal changes may also be partly to blame. Some pregnant women find that their palms and the soles of their feet get red and sometimes itchy. This condition may be caused by an increase in estrogen. It usually disappears right after delivery. Try out some home remedies to self soothe the itching -Avoid hot showers and baths, which can dry out your skin and make the itching worse. Use mild, unscented soap (some scents can cause irritation) and be sure to rinse the soap off well and towel off lightly. -Slather on unscented moisturizer after you've showered or bathed. -Avoid going out in the heat of the day, since heat can intensify the itching. But do let your gynae know about this itching during your next visit as itching severe itchiness in the second or, more commonly, the third trimester can be a sign of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver problem.