Nasal: Congestion Pregnant

✅ Sit in a steamy bathroom for 10 minutes or use a facial steamer.

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. nasal congestion pregnant

If you have green/yellow mucus, facial pain, or a fever—that’s not pregnancy rhinitis; that’s an infection. ✅ Sit in a steamy bathroom for 10

✅ These are a lifesaver! They physically open the nasal passages from the outside. or a fever—that’s not pregnancy rhinitis

❌ Most oral decongestants (like pseudoephedrine/Sudafed or phenylephrine) are not recommended, especially in the first trimester. Always check with your OB before taking anything.