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Allergies during pregnancy
By admin | August 10, 2007
Every pregnant woman is an individual for herself. Those who suffer from any kind of allergies can feel better, stay the same or feel much worse during their pregnancy. There are no chances and the whole condition depends totally on woman’s health before getting pregnant.
Those allergies that pregnant women experience during their 9-month change are not very serious. But, they can make you feel very anxious, nervous and miserable, especially if they make you miss your night sleep.
Pregnant women should find out what gives them allergies in case if they don’t know it and consult a doctor just in case. Those who already know what they’re allergic to, they should definitely avoid things that they have allergic reaction to. Using too many medications is not good for the fetus, so this is way better approach which is healthier for the baby.
It is not unusual that women who never had any allergic reactions before pregnancy, experience nasal congestion while pregnant. That happens because hormones are making more mucus.
Generally, it would be very good if a pregnant woman could avoid using any medications due to child’s health because they are still growing and every little thing that a future mother is putting inside of her, matters for the little baby.
But, if the allergies don’t seem to decrease, there are few ways to help them disappear or minimize their strength.
1.Pregnant women can take allergy shots, but they are not recommendable. It is not proven that they can affect the babies health, but doctors still try to warn future mothers that they still can cause some damage to their babies.
2.Decongestants are also used to help with allergies problems. They treat colds and allergies. Pseudoephedrine not recommended for anyone who has high blood pressure, pregnant or not.
3. Inhalant steroids are often used to treat asthma, and nasal steroids are used for environmental allergies.
4.Over the counter antihistaminets like Chlorpheniramine (Chlortrimetron), and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are widely used. Common side effects are sleepiness and a dry mouth.
5. Inhalant steroids are often used to treat asthma, and nasal steroids are used for environmental allergies. They should be used only if the benefits outweigh potential risks.
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