18 weeks and congested!

[2019bride]

Hi,

I'm 18 weeks pregnant, 1st baby and I'm so congested! Feel like my nose is bright red from blowing it all day.

Just wondered if it is safe to use a little Vicks vaporub in hot water to try and ease the congestion or does anyone have any other top tips?

Thanks in advance.

Sterimar.

Steam is your friend, even without vicks and can't do any harm.

Consider a nasal rinse or neti pot as well. Bit gross until you get used to it.

Vicks is fine

Another for nasal rinsing (Neilmed sachets) but also those breathe right strips you can stick on your nose overnight. Discovered them a few weeks ago and don't know why I hadn't thought about them before! Really made a difference to my being able to sleep! (Cheapest I've found are in Wilko).