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 mothers are all too familiar with uncomfortable, dry, sore, itchy nipples. This is the result of nursing and expressing breast milk. You want to give your baby the best, and yet, at times the discomfort can seem unbearable. The first thing you want to do, is to get yourself a double electric breast pump. This will save time, and keep the breast more comfortable. The time spent in expressing breast milk will literally be cut in half. Use nursing pads. This will keep any leakage from sitting against the skin, and creating more dryness. Look in the local pharmacy for creams that are made especially for the comfort of nursing mothers.
Chronic skin conditions should be seen by your doctor, to ensure that a medicated skin cream is not required. There is no gain in being more uncomfortable than necessary. Do not ever be too embarrassed to ask about this, or any other issue. These doctors truly have seen it all.
Always remember that there is a little person growing inside of you. Avoid anything that may be harmful to your growing baby. Exercise moderately, eat good healthy food (not too much), and take the best care of yourself that you can. Please never smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs that are not approved by your obstetrician. Your baby will thank you for it.
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.