Caught a bad cold and stuffy nose, im 11 weeks. I usually rub vicks on my chest but now im not sure if its ok during pregnancy. Will ask doc too but wanted to know if u all used it.
External use for a stuffy nose is usually okay but i always asked my gynac before using anything in pregnancy. If u have a persistent cold or fever, dont just rely on vicks, get it checked. Better to be safe.
I used it lightly on my chest and feet for a blocked nose and it was fine. Just rub it externally, dont go heavy or inhale strong steam. For a bad cold though, better to check with ur doc.
Beta a little vicks on the chest or under the nose is a common thing, applied outside only. Steam with plain warm water also helps a stuffy nose. But if the cold is bad or u have fever, show the doctor.
Be a little careful, when i had nausea strong smells made it worse, so heavy vicks bothered me. A tiny bit on the feet at night was my limit. Plain steam was gentler for my blocked nose honestly.
