Does pregnancy cause cold like symptoms?

Question

I've been feeling congested, tired, and having a runny nose, almost exactly like a cold. Does pregnancy cause cold-like symptoms? I'm wondering if this is just normal pregnancy changes or if I'm actually sick.

Gunjan Das · Answer

Haaye, yes, dear. It happens because of body changes. Drink thoda warm water and take steam, you will feel better soon.

Savita Guha · Answer

I panicked thinking I had the flu, but my gynac said it is just normal pregnancy congestion. It went away right after delivery!

Gayatri Singh · Answer

Stuffy nose is normal, but if u feel weak or have fever, check with your doctor. Regular follow-ups are key anyway.

Avani Murugan · Answer

I totally understand how exhausting it is to have a stuffy nose on top of pregnancy fatigue. Warm saline drops and thoda steam really helped me.

Amisha Bangera · Answer

Yes, nasal congestion is normal. Use a saline nasal drop and take steam. If you get a high fever, see your doctor.

Divya Soni · Answer

I had a blocked nose almost the entire nine months! I used a room humidifier and it made sleeping much easier for me.

Vibha Doshi · Answer

Seriously, don't stress too much! Pregnancy rhinitis is a real thing. Just do some steam inhalation and relax.

Revathi Banerjee · Answer

Yes dear, it is called pregnancy rhinitis and is very normal due to hormones. Just do steam inhalation and rest, don't worry.

Nirmala Mandal · Answer

Oh absolutely! I sneezed my way through the first trimester and thought I was allergic to my husband, haha. It's just pregnancy rhinitis, completely normal.

Ratna Upadhyay · Answer

I had a constant runny nose during my second trimester. I only used home remedies like warm ginger water, which suited me well.

Ambili Mishra · Answer

I was so scared when I got cold symptoms after my embryo transfer. But it's very common, just keep yourself warm and rest.

Chhaya Sheth · Answer

Haan, cold and blocked nose ho jata hai, na. Ginger tea helps a lot, but don't take any hard tablets or vaporubs without doctor's advice.

Kamakshi Thiagarajan · Answer

My cousin also had a stuffy nose and sneezing early in her pregnancy. It seems to be a very common but less talked about symptom.

Rani Menon · Answer

It is quite common, but if u run a high fever or have breathing trouble, please call your gynac immediately. Don't take normal cold medicines without asking them.

Geetika Taneja · Answer

The doctors at my hospital told me estrogen levels swell the nasal passages. You can ask your doctor for safe nasal sprays if it gets too bad.