Nosebleeds during pregnancy are common due to increased blood flow and pressure on blood vessels in the nose. Dry conditions and vitamin C deficiency can also cause them. Keeping nostrils moist, avoiding smoke, and getting enough water and vitamin C can help prevent them. Pinching the nose and applying cold packs can stop bleeding.
Many women find that the chance of getting a nosebleed increases during pregnancy, although it’s not always obvious why. The most common reason for a nosebleed during pregnancy is because blood flow is increased to maintain a healthy baby and placenta. It doesn’t help that the blood vessels in the nose are usually enlarged and the increased pressure on them from heavy blood flow can cause them to rupture. Dry conditions and a vitamin C deficiency can also cause nosebleeds during pregnancy. Keeping your nostrils moist, avoiding secondhand smoke, and getting enough water and vitamin C can help prevent nosebleeds.
The amount of blood in the body tends to double during pregnancy, making the blood flow faster than usual. Also, blood vessels expand to allow the correct amount of blood to pass, including blood vessels in the nose. The increased blood flow puts pressure on the vessels, often causing them to burst, resulting in a nosebleed. Fortunately, this is usually not a threat to the pregnant woman or her baby, but it is a minor inconvenience, especially when the woman is out in public.
It’s usually easy to stop a nosebleed during pregnancy, starting by keeping your head above the level of your heart while leaning forward. The nose should be pinched with the thumb and forefinger for about ten minutes to stop the flow of blood from the nose and also to allow for clotting. Applying ice or other cold packs to the area is also helpful as it can narrow the blood vessels enough to slow the bleeding. Some people automatically tilt their head back and tilt their face up to stop the bleeding, but this can lead to them swallowing blood and then feeling nauseous, so it’s not recommended.
There are some factors that increase the chances of nosebleeds during pregnancy, starting with a dry atmosphere. While women living in dry climates can’t help it, they can reduce dry nose by using a humidifier in the house to keep the mucous membranes moist. They may also apply saline drops, petroleum jelly, or lotions to the nostrils to keep them moist. Staying out of smoky areas is a given during pregnancy, but it’s especially important to keep the common nosebleed at bay during pregnancy. Finally, drinking plenty of water, getting enough vitamin C, and gently blowing your nose when needed can also reduce your chances of nosebleeds during pregnancy.
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