Got a bad blocked nose and cold since two days, cant sleep properly. Usually I just rub vicks on my chest but now im scared if its safe in pregnancy. Anyone used it, is it fine?
Topical use in small amounts is usually fine in pregnancy. Steam inhalation with plain water also helped me more for congestion. If your cold is heavy or you have fever, do see a doctor instead of just relying on vicks.
Beta we always used vicks for cold in our time, on the chest and feet. Just a little is enough. Along with that, ginger and tulsi kadha and steam helps a lot for blocked nose, very safe and gentle.
Applying outside is mostly okay but everyone is different. With a sensitive pregnancy I ran even small things by my gynac. If you have a persistent cold or fever, get checked rather than only using vicks.
Haan I used vicks na, just lightly on chest and on soles of feet with socks for cold. Worked fine for me. But better confirm with ur doctor once if you want full peace of mind.
I used it on my chest and feet when I had cold, applying on skin is generally considered ok. Just dont swallow it obviously and dont put it near your nostrils too strongly. Both pregnancies I used it for blocked nose at night.
