Three months pregnant, sometimes the lower abdomen itches, what's going on?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, pregnant women often experience itching of the abdominal skin during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This is due to the excessive stretching of the abdominal wall, which leads to the appearance of stretch marks, as well as the stimulation of sensory nerve endings in the abdominal wall. It is not caused by cholestasis, and the symptoms are usually mild, so there is no need to worry or seek treatment.