Urticuria is another problem that expecting mothers should be aware of.
It is normal for pregnant women to experience urticaria in their third trimester.
The most common skin rash among pregnant women is a condition named pruritic urticarial papules or PUPPP otherwise known as urticaria in pregnancy.
PUPPP is common in first pregnancies however thankfully it is far less of a problem in subsequent pregnancies.
Stretch marks of the abdomen are the most common site to develop urticarial rash PUPPP symptoms. The size of single welts increases gradually and can connect with other welts which gives the appearance of much larger swellings around the abdominal area.
In time, symptoms may spread to other areas including the thighs, buttocks, breasts, and arms. The over all appearance looks like a bad urticaria attack.
As with all forms of urticaria and angioedema the wheals and swellings are very uncomfortable and very itchy.
It has to be said that urticaria in pregnancy is harmless to both the mother and baby, but can be very annoying to live with.
PUPPS (Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy) will lasts about 6 weeks during pregnancy and normally clears up 2 weeks after delivery without medication or treatments.
Getting help for Urticaria in Pregnancy.
Most triggers of hives are unknown and can be self-treated with different methods, however women who are pregnant should seek professional treatment.
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