Congested Nose Pregnancy ^new^

Mama, I know you are tired. I know you miss breathing through your nose. But look at the bright side: This stuffy nose is a sign that your blood volume has increased by 50% to nourish that baby. Your body is working overtime.

If your congestion is accompanied by a high fever, yellow or green mucus, or facial pain, you may have a sinus infection that requires further treatment. congested nose pregnancy

Before reaching for medication, try these non-drug methods to open your airways: Mama, I know you are tired

You aren’t sick. You don’t have the flu. You are just pregnant, and suddenly, breathing has become a luxury. Your body is working overtime

Essentially, your nose is inflating from the inside. Thanks, biology.

: Avoid "Multi-Symptom" Cold & Flu meds. It’s safer to treat only the specific symptoms you have using single-ingredient products.