Even if you’ve never had seasonal allergies, your body is now creating a massive amount of extra blood and fluids. Those tiny blood vessels in your nose become engorged and swollen. Add in the surge of placental growth hormone, and your nasal passages simply narrow.
Hormones + increased blood volume = your nose swelling shut. nose blocked pregnancy
1️⃣ Humidifier is your BFF. Dry air makes swelling worse. 2️⃣ Elevate your head while sleeping (gravity helps drain it). 3️⃣ Saline spray. It has no meds, just salt water to flush things out. Even if you’ve never had seasonal allergies, your
⚠️ Heads up: Decongestant sprays (like Afrin) and oral decongestants (like Sudafed) are usually in the first trimester. Always ask your OB first! Hormones + increased blood volume = your nose swelling shut
8 more weeks of mouth breathing. Glamorous. 🤧🤰🏼
Tag a pregnant friend who is snoring like a lumberjack right now. 😴👇
✅ A saline rinse physically washes out the thick mucus. Crucial: Use only distilled or boiled water—never tap water.