Hi Mummies, im 17 wks pregnant. Any mummies experience itch around the areola? Any cream to use ?

Itch around the areola. #askmommies #Needadvice #please_help

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Oh yes, this happened to me too during pregnancy! The skin around the areola can get really stretchy and sensitive as your breasts prepare for breastfeeding, so itching is actually quite common at this stage. I found that keeping the area moisturised helped a lot, and a few of my mum friends also swore by gentle unscented creams, but honestly it's worth checking with your PD or gynae first just to make sure there's nothing else going on and to get their recommendation on what's safe to use during pregnancy.

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