How to Cope With Allergies During Pregnancy

Allergies are annoying and sometimes painful to deal with and pregnancy often makes allergies even worse. The good news is that there are ways to deal with allergies during pregnancy. Here are some steps for coping with allergies during your pregnancy.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nasal saline spray
• Neti pot
• Humidifier
• Medicated nasal sprays
• Allergy medications
• Allergy shot

1. Try a nasal saline spray. Nasal saline, which is basically just salt water, tends to help allergies during pregnancy. They are also not harmful to the fetus. Simply spray the solution into the nostrils and blow your nose a minute later.

2. Try nasal irrigation with a neti pot. Nasal irrigation basically uses salt water to flush out the sinus passages. To use, fill the neti pot with a warm salt water solution and flush out each nostril. Many people swear by it.

3. Use a humidifier at night to put moisture in the air. This can relieve some of the pressure and pain associated with allergies.

4. Use a medicated nasal spray. Medicated nasal sprays are helpful if you start using them before the onset of the allergies. Make sure you talk to your doctor about nasal sprays that will not be harmful to the baby.

5. Allergy medication can be a good option if other solutions don't work. These types of medications should be avoided during the first trimester, but you should be able to find an allergy medication that will work during the second and third trimester.

6. If you used allergy shots before pregnancy, you can likely continue them during pregnancy. It is not recommended to start allergy shots after you are already pregnant.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to avoid the things you are allergic to. Of course it isn't always possible, but avoid them when you can.
• Always use caution when taking medications during pregnancy. Talk with a doctor before beginning or ending any medication during pregnancy.

Resources

• Allergy medicine safe during pregnancy?