~repack~ — Pregnant Runny Nose
Have you suffered from pregnancy rhinitis? What weird trick helped you breathe? Let us know in the comments below!
While it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider before trying any new remedies, here are some safe and effective ways to manage a runny nose during pregnancy: pregnant runny nose
While a runny nose is usually a minor annoyance, it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider if you experience: Have you suffered from pregnancy rhinitis
Call your OB or midwife immediately if:
These are a godsend for third-trimester sleep. They physically pull your nasal passages open from the outside. They are drug-free, safe, and effective. Don't buy the generic cheap ones; get the extra-strength "tan" ones if you have a wide nose. While it's essential to consult with your healthcare
Because you are pregnant, your immune system is slightly suppressed (so your body doesn't reject the baby). This makes you more susceptible to actual viruses. So, how do you tell the difference?
When you become pregnant, your blood volume increases by nearly 50%. To accommodate that extra fluid, your blood vessels expand (vasodilation). Estrogen and progesterone are the chemical messengers telling those vessels to relax and widen. The problem? The blood vessels inside your nose are tiny and fragile. When they expand, they take up more space in your already narrow nasal passages. Result: Stuffiness.