Hi Archie,

From past few days, I have severe itching on my legs, thighs and hands & little bit on the back.. These itches are also developing into small rashes.Is it something got to do with the itching I am having on my abdomen?
Also I have noticed red patches with little swelling on my abdomen. Is this a normal case of stretching of the skin? I apply cocoa butter twice everyday. This should be sufficient right?

I sleep lying on my back as I have acute pain in the left side of my chest bone(due to overlapping of the last 2 ribs of the rib cage)..Is this fine as I read several posts saying left side is the best side for the baby. Please suggest.

Thanks in advance for your replies...It helps!! archie replied. Oceanbaby,
From the explanation you provided seems like an allergy case. Do you remember having started on something or ate something on or 2-3 days before all this started. Since when you are applying butter? If it's around this time stop using, might not be suitable for you although it's safe for most cases.
There is a small possibility of pupps too, your OB can review the case and let you know if it's pupps. small rash over the itchy skin.
A very slim possibility of cholastasis, mixing of pregnancy hormone in bile.
I am however leaning more towards the allergy.

sleep on your right side if possible.
archie