It can be difficult to tell if you are getting sick or if it is just pregnancy rhinitis. Here is how to tell the difference:
| Symptom | Typical for Pregnancy Sniffles? | | --- | --- | | Stuffy or blocked nose | ✅ Yes | | Clear or white mucus | ✅ Yes | | Sneezing fits | ✅ Yes | | Post-nasal drip (sore throat, cough) | ✅ Yes | | Fever | ❌ No | | Green/yellow thick mucus | ❌ No (see a doctor) | | Body aches or chills | ❌ No | | Symptoms lasting >2 weeks | ✅ Yes (common) | pregnancy sniffles
The congestion is interfering with your ability to sleep or breathe comfortably. It can be difficult to tell if you
Progesterone, the hormone responsible for maintaining the pregnancy, can also cause relaxation of smooth muscle tissue. This contributes to the swelling of nasal tissues. Running a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom while
Dry air aggravates swollen nasal passages. Running a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep can keep the air moist, preventing the mucus from thickening and the nasal passages from drying out.