What’s wrong with itching in late pregnancy?

Itchy body in late pregnancy may be the result of pregnancy-specific diseases, such as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, or skin diseases, such as eczema and atopic dermatitis. 1. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: This is a pregnancy-specific disease that mainly occurs in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, when bile acids in the pregnant woman’s body increase in level and are deposited in the skin and placental tissues, triggering itchiness and other uncomfortable symptoms. At the same time, it can cause fetal hypoxia in the uterus, leading to fetal distress, and in severe cases, fetal death in the uterus. Once diagnosed, timely treatment is required. 2. Skin diseases: During pregnancy, women may suffer from skin lesions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis when they are exposed to external stimuli. The skin of pregnant women can see obvious rashes, accompanied by itching discomfort. Pregnant women can go to the dermatology department for treatment. Pregnant women with itchy body in late pregnancy need to consult a doctor in time for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor.