If you are newly pregnant (or trying to be) and find yourself reaching for tissues more often than the saltine crackers, take a deep breath—or at least try to. You are not coming down with a cold. You haven’t suddenly developed seasonal allergies in the middle of winter. You are likely experiencing , and it is one of the most common, yet least discussed, early signs of pregnancy.
Lean over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head (careful with the bump!) or just sit in a steamy shower for 10 minutes. The warmth shrinks blood vessels temporarily. nasal congestion early pregnancy
If you have a fever, body aches, or colored mucus, call your OB. Do not assume it’s "just pregnancy." The Safety Question: Can I take decongestants? Here is where we put the brakes on. Your instinct might be to grab a bottle of Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) or Afrin nasal spray to clear the pipes. If you are newly pregnant (or trying to