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Changes to your skin during pregnancy
As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will improve or after your baby is born.
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Skin changes during pregnancy - prurigo of pregnancy
Prurigo of pregnancy is an itchy rash that may develop during pregnancy. It usually appears in the first or second trimester.
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Skin changes during pregnancy - acne
Acne is a common skin condition that usually begins during adolescence. During pregnancy, acne is likley to flare up during the first trimester.
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Eczema during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Eczema is the most common skin condition in pregnancy, it can also occur when breastfeeding. Find out more about symptoms and treatment of eczema.
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Common childhood rashes
Childhood rashes are common and many disappear without treatment. Learn about symptoms and treatment of childhood rashes, such as eczema, ringworm and impetigo.
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Serious childhood rashes
A rash on your baby’s skin may indicate a serious condition, especially if they also have a high temperature, cough or swollen neck glands. Learn more here.
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Complications during pregnancy
Some women will experience complications such as bleeding, itching high blood pressure or severe vomiting during pregnancy that will require treatment.
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Poos and wees
Babies have very delicate skin and need changing soon after they wet themselves or passed a stool (poo) to prevent nappy rash and stop them from smelling.
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Impetigo
Impetigo, or school sores, is a highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It's very common and mainly affects children.
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Itching during pregnancy
Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
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