Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

Many pregnancy symptoms are temporary and often brushed off as something you simply have to deal with until your baby arrives. However, even minor symptoms like a stuffy nose can significantly affect your overall quality of life. Understanding the root cause of pregnancy rhinitis and knowing what treatment options are available can make a big difference. In this episode, learn what causes pregnancy rhinitis, how it impacts you and your baby, and which remedies are safe during pregnancy. From natural strategies to medications, we explore what can help, what to avoid, and when to talk to your doctor or midwife.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.4	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.
0:15.5	In today's episode, we're talking about how to deal with a stuffy nose during pregnancy.
0:22.2	So many pregnancy symptoms are temporary, and as a result, they're often brushed off as something
0:29.2	that you just simply have to deal with until your baby arrives.
0:33.8	But even a minor symptom, like a stuffy nose nose can significantly affect your overall quality of life.
0:42.5	Understanding the root cause of a stuffy nose during pregnancy, this is also called
0:48.1	pregnancy rhinitis, and knowing what treatment options are available can make a massive difference.
0:56.2	In this episode, learn what causes pregnancy rhinitis and a stuffy knows, how it can impact
1:03.1	you and your baby, and learn which remedies are safe during pregnancy.
1:08.6	We'll cover everything from lifestyle modifications to drug-free
1:13.2	options to medications. We'll talk about what will help, what to avoid, and when to contact your
1:20.6	doctor or midwife. You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at Pregnancypodcast.com slash
1:32.6	stuffy knows. You are on the public feed of the podcast, which gives you access to the last year of
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1:52.1	plus access to hundreds of episodes exclusively available to premium members.
1:58.3	Check out Pregnancy Podcast Premium at Pregnancypodcast.com slash premium.
2:06.4	Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support. Mommy steps are insoles designed to wear during pregnancy.
2:14.3	They combine optimal arch support with a comfortable cradle for your foot.
2:19.9	During pregnancy, changes like increased levels of relaxin can create lifelong changes to the
2:26.9	structure of your feet. And keeping your feet properly supported during pregnancy
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