Nasal - Congestion Pregnant [repack]

It’s not a cold! Increased blood flow and pregnancy hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause the mucous membranes in your nose to swell. Up to 30% of pregnant women deal with this, especially in the second and third trimesters.

✅ Prop yourself up with an extra pillow. Gravity helps reduce the blood pooling in your nasal passages. nasal congestion pregnant

✅ The #1 safest option. Use a simple saline spray or a Neti pot (use distilled or boiled/cooled water ONLY) to flush out mucus. It’s not a cold

Let’s talk about something no one warns you about in the baby books: (aka the dreaded stuffy nose). ✅ Prop yourself up with an extra pillow

If you’re blowing your nose for the 50th time today or sleeping with your mouth open, I see you. Here’s the lowdown on why this happens and how to get some relief—safely.