You knew hormones were going to get mentioned eventually, right? But this isn't just the standard "you’re emotional" narrative. This is physiology.
Most women report that their nose clears up within of giving birth. For some, it takes a week. But it will end. The first time you take a deep, clear, non-stuffy breath while holding your newborn, you will cry tears of joy—and this time, it won't be because your nose is running. pregnant runny nose
Because you are pregnant, your immune system is slightly suppressed (so your body doesn't reject the baby). This makes you more susceptible to actual viruses. So, how do you tell the difference? You knew hormones were going to get mentioned
If you are brave enough to push a baby out of your body, you are brave enough to pour water up your nose. Use a sterile neti pot or squeeze bottle with distilled or previously boiled water (tap water is dangerous due to brain-eating amoebas—yes, really). Nasal irrigation physically washes out the inflammatory triggers and reduces swelling better than any spray. Most women report that their nose clears up