https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:39:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2109100 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:02:05 +0000 LiveLove 2109100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had terrible congestion with both of my pregnancies that lasted until a couple weeks postpartum. While nothing worked 100%, what really helped was saline spray x2/day, steamy showers (even if I didn't take one standing in the steamy bathroom helped), and lastly using a NeilMed sinus rinse bottle (cvs sells them- similar to neti pot. Hope you find something that works for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2109088 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 06:42:48 +0000 Anya 2109088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnancy rhinitis here too. When it got really bad I've used the neti pot, otherwise I get some relief in a steamy shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107360 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:27:30 +0000 KT326 2107360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine didn't go away until I delivered. The night I gave birth was the first night I hadn't been congested in a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107333 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:07:59 +0000 Meridian 2107333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dealt with this too! I didn't realize it was a pregnancy symptom, and went to a sinus specialist... his answer was to "come back when you're not pregnant". (And I was billed $450... WTF) I used a lot of those Breathe Right nasal strips at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107107 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:27:08 +0000 hellobeeboston 2107107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I'm in a similar boat. I just have this persistent mucus (ick) in the back of my throat. Also getting bloody mucus (ick x2)... Using humidifier. Steam in bathroom, but otherwise not sure what to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107069 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:57:52 +0000 kayakgirl73 2107069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm suffering though this as well. I find a humidifier in my room at night helps some. I've also had some relief with Ayr gel which is a saline nasal gel you can find it at the pharmacy near the saline nose squirt bottles like Ocean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107050 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:43:38 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2107050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Luckily my congestion hasn't been too bad, some days are worse than others. I've had other fun issues though, like nosebleeds and extra gunk. But anyway, I second the nasal strips, and also try a humidifier. We sleep with ours on every night, and I definitely feel a difference if we forget to turn it on. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107021 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:15:19 +0000 Foodnerd81 2107021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breath right strips at night really helped me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2107016 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:11:43 +0000 lilyofthewest 2107016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always stopper the tub while I'm showering so that more steam builds up. Towards the end of my shower, I blow my nose like crazy, then use a saline rinse, blow some more. It helps, but I'm still sniffly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106998 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:44:18 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2106998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I eliminated dairy from my diet, I had the same exact problems. Dairy products increase phlegm production. It worked for me. Best of luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106997 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:40:43 +0000 blackbird 2106997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, i had this so bad. I took diclegis which took the "going to barf due to phlegm" out of the equation. When i got much further along (third tri), i used afrin as-needed when I got sick (but not for long since it's addictive, but if i had a really bad cold, it was the only way I could breathe at night without choking). I also did some nasal rinses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106993 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:33:41 +0000 PrincessBaby 2106993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB approved a nasal steroid. There is one on the market that is Category B, and I used that for a while but it did nothing. So she agreed to let me use a different one that is actually category C but the class is considered safe in general. It was one that I took before pregnant sometimes and worked. You can ask your OB to put you on the category B prescription nasal steroid and see if that helps - Budesonide. It is generic now but the branded name is Rhinocort Aqua.</p> <p>I have SEVERE pregnancy rhinitis- like breathing from my mouth would be the only option. Along with nose bleeds and tons of other fun nose issues. So I feel ya. And for me, it started early and just continued to worsen. The budesonide helped for a few months, but then it was doing nothing. But it's probably the right place to start if you've never tried it.</p> <p>And even though some OBs will allow Afrin, it's terrible for rhinitis because it causes a rebound effect. In other words, when it wears off, it causes more swelling in your nasal passages, which worsens the symptoms of your rhinitis. That is why Afrin is only supposed to be used for 3 days, and why it is considered highly addictive. You are worse when it wears off, and are forced to use it more for some relief. It is a very slippery (and miserable) slope, and even though it works and you feel great initially, you will get the rebound effect and be cycling back and forth in misery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106924 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:02:50 +0000 macintosh 2106924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a saline spray daily due to my allergies. I find it helps a lot to clear things out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106922 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 01:32:25 +0000 MrsBucky 2106922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been congested my whole pregnancy as well and it really stinks! Using my Neto pot regularly to lee my sinuses clear helped somewhat- keep things from building up, similar to why shower steam helps :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106916 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:59:15 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2106916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>35 weeks and still congested. At my birthing class this past week I could hardly do the breathing exercises because I can't breath well through my nose. Wish I could say it goes away but so far it hasn't for me :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106909 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:38:05 +0000 Mrs. Rabbit 2106909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had horrible congestion the entire time, too. And I totally remember that feeling of gagging and throwing up (which I did several times). The only things thst worked for me were focusing on my breathing when an attack started coming. (When I'd start having it would almost feel like an attack of sorts). Slow breathing helped. I also tried to blow my nose and get the funk out as much as possible. Very warm showers (with the steam, helped too. I'd get it really hot before I'd even step in there, just to get the humidity going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/congestion-and-pregnancy-suggestions-for-feeling-better#post-2106862 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:08:33 +0000 owlteach 2106862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been congested since week 4, literally since I got my positive test, and I've never experienced this in my life. For my first trimester, I was super nauseous and the congestion definitely made it worse. Anyways, long story short, the congestion is starting to make me feel gaggy and almost throw up again :( Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to help? Thanks! </p>