Why Do You Get Congested When Pregnant
When you are pregnant, your levels of these hormones rise dramatically to support the baby. However, these hormones have side effects on your body:
The body adapts to the changes of pregnancy through various physiological mechanisms. For example:
Progesterone, in particular, causes vasodilation and increased blood flow to the nasal mucosa, leading to swelling and congestion (3). Additionally, progesterone increases the production of nasal secretions, which can contribute to congestion and nasal stuffiness.
It is surprisingly common to feel like you have a permanent cold while expecting. This condition, known as , affects roughly 20% to 30% of pregnant women. Unlike a typical cold, it isn't caused by a virus or allergies; it is a direct result of the physiological changes your body undergoes to support a growing baby. Why Does It Happen?
If symptoms are severe or accompanied by pain, fever, or green/yellow discharge, check with your healthcare provider to rule out a sinus infection.
While hormones are the main driver, other factors can make the congestion worse:
When you are pregnant, your levels of these hormones rise dramatically to support the baby. However, these hormones have side effects on your body:
The body adapts to the changes of pregnancy through various physiological mechanisms. For example:
Progesterone, in particular, causes vasodilation and increased blood flow to the nasal mucosa, leading to swelling and congestion (3). Additionally, progesterone increases the production of nasal secretions, which can contribute to congestion and nasal stuffiness.
It is surprisingly common to feel like you have a permanent cold while expecting. This condition, known as , affects roughly 20% to 30% of pregnant women. Unlike a typical cold, it isn't caused by a virus or allergies; it is a direct result of the physiological changes your body undergoes to support a growing baby. Why Does It Happen?
If symptoms are severe or accompanied by pain, fever, or green/yellow discharge, check with your healthcare provider to rule out a sinus infection.
While hormones are the main driver, other factors can make the congestion worse:
Why Do You Get Congested When Pregnant
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