Enjoy A Happy Healthy Pregnancy, Without Dry Skin

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.

Ah, the joy of breastfeeding. Yes, and no. Breastfeeding is truly a wonderful gift to give your child. However, it can also leave mom’s breast feeling uncomfortable and itchy. After nine months of pregnancy mom deserves a bit of comfort. A double electric breast pump will literally cut the time in half when expressing breast milk. Electric pumps are faster, and well, double, that is obvious, you express both breasts at once, instead of one at a time. Be sure to use safe ‘nipple cream’ to keep the skin soft and comfortable.

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.

Before, during, and after your pregnancy, be sure to take the best care of yourself that is possible. For at least one year prior to planning to become pregnant, it is best to quit smoking, if you do, and quit drinking, if you do. This is also the best time to get into the best physical shape that you can. Eat healthy foods, and get proper exercise. This will assure the best possibility of a healthy, happy pregnancy, and baby.

Minor fixable issues should be the least of your concerns during pregnancy. Be sure to deal with them as soon as they begin.

Enjoy your healthy pregnancy and your new baby.