Something I don’t really need when I am pregnant….
We just moved to Discover Bay which is an island about 20 minutes by ferry from Hong Kong Island. Everything was great but one thing that we have to beware of, there are lots of mosquito and insects.
I got bitten alive without knowing when I went to sit by the sea and also when I left the windown opened in the evening ( I love the view too much). They are really itchy and become red and a bit hard afterwards. I am 20 to 21 weeks pregnant and quite concern about using any medication that might harm my baby. But at the same time the itchyness is pretty strong and I can not help but to scratch away all day long.
I went on to Geoexpat website and got several advise as follows;
1. …..You were probably stung by midges, tiny small insects that are sometimes called sandflies but are not. Consult a doctor who will prescribe appropriate anti-histamine tablets and cream…..
2. I’ve been trying a vitamin B6 preventive treatment. It’s not been proven scientifically but I’ve been told if you take your vitamin B every day it changes the smell of your skin (for insects).
3….It sounds as though you have a lot of bites! Are you sure it is not a rash? … if it is, I would see the Dr immediately
4…..tried everything under the sun, the thing that really really works is tape. Just tape over the bite with Sellotape or duct tape. Apparently the tape attracts white blood cells which stop the itching and histamine release. Obviously it stops you scratching too. It sounds bizarre but try it and there are no side effects.
5….someone recommended that I eat an orange a day to counter it and to use Satsuma body butter from Body Shop. Best advice I’ve had coz I’ve not had a single bite since. I still eat an orange a day and use Satsuma body wash and butter.
6. Pure aloe Vera Gel is what we use and its completely natural. You can purchase it from Watsons and Mannings.
7. I was prgenant and in DB I used the citronella stickers from Watsons- I now use them with my ten month old too; they are deet free and natural.
