While the odd nosebleed may be annoying, serious nosebleeds in otherwise healthy pregnant women are very rare NHS Choices, But if your nosebleeds are heavy, recurrent or occur alongside other symptoms, speak to your midwife or doctor.
Nosebleeds in pregnancy are sometimes associated with:. If nosebleed are serious, your doctor may use various treatments and will check whether any underlying issues are causing your nosebleeds. The doctor may offer cauterisation, which is a burning treatment that seals bleeding blood vessels, or nasal packing, where gauze is packed into the nose Crunkhorn et al, Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: We also offer antenatal courses which are a great way to find out more about birth, labour and life with a new baby.
Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby. NHS choices offers information about nosebleeds when you are pregnant and advice on treating a nosebleed. BMJ Case Reports. Obstet Gynecol. ObstetGynecol 6 doi: NHS Choices. Shiny Sherlie V, Varghese A. Also avoid over-the-counter decongestants.
Pregnancy-related nosebleeds usually subside quickly, but if the bleeding is heavy and frequent, call your doctor. Also let your doctor know about bothersome congestion. What Causes Congestion and Nosebleeds in Pregnancy? By The editors of Parents magazine Updated April 29, Save Pin FB More.
Woman Blowing Nose Into Tissue. Parents Magazine. By The editors of Parents magazine. Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Plus your allergies may be kicking in , which only adds to your nose woes. Congestion and nosebleeds happen often in pregnancy thanks to increased vascularity or blood flow and the swelling of mucus membranes, which is also known as pregnancy rhinitis. And the culprit behind it all?
Yup, you can point to higher-than-usual levels of the pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone coursing through your veins. This extra blood flow and swelling softens nasal membranes, leading to congestion.
You may also develop postnasal drip, which in turn can cause coughing or gagging at night as if you didn't have enough other things keeping you awake. Luckily, it can be cauterized at an ENT's office, which will put a stop to frequent nosebleeds.
Blow the right way. To clear your breathing passages without doing too much damage to those delicate nasal membranes, use the right blowing technique. Use your thumb to close one nostril, and blow gently out the other side.
Repeat with the other nostril until you can breathe again. Make sure you use a soft tissue to prevent chafing. Ask about OTC relief. Medications like antihistamines and most decongestant nasal sprays may be safe for short-term use — so ask your practitioner to recommend one that's effective and okay for you to take while you're pregnant. Saline sprays, decongestant chest ointments and nasal strips are also considered safe for you and baby. Moisten the air. Try putting a warm-mist humidifier in your room to add some nose-soothing moisture to the air.
Moisten in there. To combat the dryness in your nose, dab a little petroleum jelly in each nostril using a cotton swab. Get more vitamin C. Eating extra vitamin C-rich fruits and veggies like kiwis, bell peppers and tomatoes may make your capillaries stronger, which reduces the chance of nosebleeds during pregnancy.
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