[ozmidwifery] rash

[Jo & Dean Bainbridge]

Title: URGENT Advice Required

Can anyone tell me if a rash like Justine described is common with birthing women?  I had a HORRIBLE rash just like Justine described and at first they put it down to me being allergic to the pain killers they gave me after the cs and then I was told it is a common reaction to the epidural.  The birth was rather traumatic (to say the least!) and I read with interest that others have suffered rashes related to emotional state; just interested! Jo Bainbridge founding member CARES SA www.cares-sa.org.au [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 08 8388 6918 birth with trust, faith & love... ----- Original Message ----- From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 7:26 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] URGENT Advice Required Hello All I have a friend who had a bub on Saturday and since she was in labour on Friday she has had a severe heat type looking rash (GP/Ob) says it’s pregnancy something or other and did not offer much in the way of remedy.  It is very red and raised and itchy like hell, also the heat affects it (and we live in Nthrn NSW!) she has large patches over abdo/ top of legs etc. Antihistamines are out of the question with breastfeeding I believe, the babe is feeding beautifully so it would be great to help with the rash so Mum does not consider giving up BF.  She is currently bathing in an oatmeal product and applying a soothing cream with oatmeal in it. Any super remedies?? Thanks a bunch Justine