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"Does a lot of sneezing affect the fetus?" then you can rest assured that this condition is not harmful to mother and baby. However, persistent lower abdominal pain during pregnancy can be a warning sign of a certain health condition.1. The reason why pregnant women sneeze a lot
There are some pregnant women who sneeze more than usual during pregnancy and doctors call this condition gestational rhinitis. Pregnancy rhinitis is a stuffy nose that starts at any point of pregnancy and goes away within 2 weeks of giving birth.
Symptoms of rhinitis during pregnancy include:
Runny nose; Stuffy nose; Sneezing... Currently, the cause of this condition is unknown, doctors believe that it is related to hormonal changes in the pregnant mother's body.
Besides, pregnant women may sneeze a lot, which may be due to some of the following reasons:
Allergies: If you have been allergic to a certain agent before, you are still at risk during pregnancy. face this situation. However, allergies during pregnancy do not increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight babies. Cold or flu: Having a cold or flu during pregnancy can cause you to sneeze several times a day.
2. Does a lot of sneezing affect the fetus?
Does sneezing a lot affect the fetus is not a concern and worry of pregnant women when encountering this situation. If sneezing occurs with little frequency and is not accompanied by signs such as cough, sore throat or fever... it will almost not affect the fetus. However, if a pregnant mother sneezes a lot, it can cause some effects such as:
Sneezing a lot for a long time during pregnancy causes contractions leading to threatened miscarriage, premature birth...; Sneezing a lot affects the fetus because it causes a strong increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Therefore, pregnant women need to go to the hospital immediately if they sneeze a lot and have any of the following symptoms:
Difficulty breathing; Fever over 38°C; Dehydration ; Inability to eat or sleep; Pregnant women sneezing with severe lower abdominal pain; Pain, tightness in the chest; Wheeze; Coughing up green or yellow mucus...
3. How to reduce sneezing during pregnancy
Because pregnant women sneeze affects the fetus, so you need to find ways to limit this situation. To reduce sneezing a lot during pregnancy, you can apply some of the following measures:
Spray and wash your nose every day: You can use a nasal spray or nasal wash to clean your nose with saline. physiological or distilled water. Gargle with salt water daily: Because salt has antibacterial effects, it will help you prevent bacteria that cause rhinitis from attacking down the throat; Drink plenty of water: Drinking lots of water will help you loosen the thick mucus in your nose and improve the condition of sneezing a lot during pregnancy. You should drink warm water or warm water mixed with honey and lemon, it will be better than normal filtered water; Ginger tea: Because ginger has a very good anti-inflammatory effect, when a pregnant woman sneezes or has a stuffy nose during pregnancy, she can mix hot water with a few slices of fresh ginger and add a teaspoon of honey, let it warm and drink. Ginger honey tea will help warm the respiratory system, improve sneezing during pregnancy; Use a humidifier: This device will humidify the air, helping the pregnant mother's respiratory tract not to dry out; Air purifier: Because pregnant mothers may be allergic to certain agents in the home or office, such as mold, dust or smoke, it is advisable to use an air purifier to clean the living space and work will make you more comfortable; Avoid irritants: If the pregnant mother is stimulated by factors such as pollen, hay, or pet dander, ... then minimize the risk of inhaling these by wearing a mask. , wear glasses when going outside, do not go near pets or do not let pets come into contact with your living space... Every time you go out, pregnant women should change clothes and take a bath; Avoid hot spicy foods: Spicy foods and spices such as pepper, chili, and mustard will cause pregnant women to sneeze and are not good for the health of mother and baby. Therefore, stay away from these foods to feel comfortable and ensure safety; Medication use: During pregnancy, anything you consume can be passed on to your baby. Therefore, you should be careful about what you are taking, especially medications. There are a number of pain relievers, antihistamines, and antihistamines that are safe to use during pregnancy. However, before taking any medicine, pregnant women should consult a specialist; Get a flu shot before you get pregnant: You should get a flu shot before you get pregnant. If you haven't already, you can also consult your obstetrician to get a flu shot during pregnancy; Asthma control: If you have asthma, in addition to carefully monitoring your health, pregnant women need to discuss specifically with their doctor to have effective support methods during pregnancy; Exercise: Regular exercise during pregnancy will help you stay healthy and strengthen the body's immune system, preventing diseases that affect the health of the pregnant mother; Use tampons every day: If sneezing a lot causes you to leak urine, use tampons every day to prevent urine from contaminating your underwear. Try the fetal position: If you sneeze with pain in your lower abdomen, try hugging your belly or lying on your side in the fetal position to reduce the pain; Supplement foods rich in vitamin C: During pregnancy, you should eat foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, grapefruits, guava, acerola, spinach... to help strengthen the body's immune system. . It can be said that sneezing a lot in pregnant women is very common and not too dangerous, but mothers should not be so subjective. Instead, pregnant women should pay attention to each body's changes and go to the doctor as soon as there are abnormal signs.
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