I'm 22 weeks pregnant and have been trying to stay med-free throughout the pregnancy, but I normally have awful seasonal allergies. I want to try staying med-free, but I don't know if it'll be possible.
What did you take for your seasonal allergies while you were pregnant and how is your baby?
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grapefruit / 4770 posts
I have severe year round allergies. I've tried years of shots with no success. Claritin is what my doctor okayed during pregnancy. 10mg, no D, just plain old Claritin. I can't use any inhalers or shots during pregnancy.
persimmon / 1316 posts
I started using essential oils while pregnant. The combo or peppermint, lavender and lemon is the dream team for allergies. Works amazing for my husband too.
pomelo / 5084 posts
@dc yoga bee: do you know why your doctor said no inhalers? Just asking bc my doctor okeyed my inhalers during pregnancy?
bananas / 9229 posts
I also have year round allergies which cross over into foods too and take Zyrtec year round. I have been all throughout pregnancy, with OB permission!
pear / 1750 posts
I have indoor and outdoor allergies as well as asthma. I take several prescriptions, including inhalers. My doc said it's a risk vs. benefit issue - if you're not well enough to support a healthy pregnancy without it, it's best to continue the meds.
persimmon / 1270 posts
Claritin saved me this fall. I was so sneezy and snotty and the normal supliments I take didn't touch it. When I was pregnant I made SO much snot... It was horrible.
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
My midwife okayed Claritin as needed, but I only took it maybe twice? My allergies were actually less severe when I was pregnant.
clementine / 812 posts
Claritin
Allergy Shots
Netipot (keep that pollen rinsed out!)
NasalCrom (cromolyn sodium)--check it out!!! It's over the counter and very safe.
grapefruit / 4770 posts
@wrkbrk: I didn't ask. When I went to the ER on Monday, they said, "you haven't been taking any of your inhalers during the pregnancy have you?" I said no. I have an apt this Friday, and I will make a note to ask her then!
grapefruit / 4770 posts
@wrkbrk: I'm sure you're fine, my practice has been militant about every-thing. I had a coke, and they scolded me of all the dangers to my baby and talked down to me like a child.
coffee bean / 34 posts
omgoodness! I've been drinking sprite at least 3 times a week 
@ dc yoga bee - which practice do you go to? I'm in the DC area and go to Capital Women's Care. They tell me that basically everything is ok. I actually wish they would spend more time with me to discuss the risks/benefits of doing some things and warn me about certain things.
pomelo / 5132 posts
I have had both Claritin and Zyrtec okayed (I've switched between both). My albuterol/xopenex was approved and with DS, they switched my every day asthma med to one safer for pregnancy. I am no longer on a daily med for that though.
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