| | How to use | Why it’s safe | | --- | --- | --- | | Saline spray | 2 sprays each nostril, up to 4x/day | No medication, no absorption | | Neti pot rinse | 1x morning + night | Washes out hormones & allergens | | Elevate head | 2 pillows while sleeping | Uses gravity, not drugs | | Humidifier (cool mist) | Run 8+ hours in bedroom | Prevents dry swelling | | Nasal strips | Apply at bedtime | Mechanical dilation only |
🚫 Avoid: Decongestant sprays (Afrin) and oral Sudafed without asking your OB first. clogged nose remedy for pregnant
Why does it happen? Increased blood flow and hormonal shifts (estrogen and progesterone) cause the mucous membranes in your nose to swell. The good news: You don’t have to suffer. Here are 7 safe, drug-free remedies. | | How to use | Why it’s
Option 3: Doctor’s Office Handout (PDF / Flyer Style) Safe Remedies for Pregnancy Nasal Congestion Pregnancy Rhinitis – No infection needed The good news: You don’t have to suffer
Suffering from pregnancy rhinitis? Discover doctor-approved, drug-free remedies to relieve a stuffy nose while keeping you and your baby safe.