Your nose is constantly blocked throughout your pregnancy. Sometimes your nose even bleeds. What should be done for this? Are you constantly congested as if you have a cold or allergies? Rest assured you are not alone. According to research, 65% of pregnant women experience the same problem during this period.
When does nasal congestion and bleeding usually begin?
Nasal congestion and therefore nose bleeding generally start from the 16th week onwards. It usually continues until the end of pregnancy.
What causes nasal congestion and bleeding?
During pregnancy, many parts of your body swell due to edema. Now it's your nose's turn.
During pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone hormones are secreted, which provide blood flow to the mucus membranes in your body. This includes your nose. Especially if you have allergies that increase this, you will experience nasal congestion frequently. The mucus membranes in your nose swell and soften. This causes nasal congestion. Constantly blowing your nose and sneezing can cause nosebleeds. Postnasal drip resulting from this causes coughing, especially at night.
What can I do for nasal congestion and bleeding?
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Clean your nose correctly to avoid damaging your nasal membranes. Close one nostril with a finger and gently clean the other side. Follow the same procedure in your other nostril. Continue until your nose clears. Definitely choose soft tissues.
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Try to open your nose by drawing salt water on it. It will be a safer way for you and your baby.
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Humidify the rooms you are in. You can put some nasal decongestants in humidifier machines. However, this should not be a permanent solution.
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Be careful not to dry your nose. Moisturize constantly. You can apply Vaseline inside your nose with a soft cloth.
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You can add 250 g more to your daily vitamin C by consulting your doctor. Thus, you can prevent bleeding by strengthening your capillaries. You can also take vitamin C supplements with foods (such as kiwi, tomato, red pepper, orange juice).
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If you have nosebleeds, do not lie on your back. Lie down slightly. Nose Gently squeeze the top of your bone. Repeat if bleeding continues. If these bleedings have become very frequent, consult your doctor.
What can I do to prevent nasal congestion and bleeding?
There are many things other than keeping your environment moist and constantly cleaning your nose with soft wipes. There is nothing to be done either.
When will the nasal congestion and bleeding end?
Try to get used to living with this for a while. In some pregnant women, this situation continues until birth. It is not right to say an exact time for this situation.
Discuss this situation with your doctor and make sure that you do not have a sinus-related problem and that it is a normal symptom. If nasal congestion causes serious insomnia, snoring and other symptoms, it will reduce your quality of life. Therefore, your doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment for you.
I wish you a comfortable pregnancy where you breathe easily
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