2006-08-10 13:29:41 · 11 answers · asked by Rebeca B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it's salt water- should be fine if not used excessively.
2006-08-10 13:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular saline solution is ok. It's just basically salt water, to rehydrate your nasal passages.
Do not use the medicated kind, like Vicks. They haven't been fully tested for birth defects, and it's unknown whether or not they specifically can cause any. Don't chance it!
Better bet - get a vaporizer if you're feeling under the weather. And don't put Vicks, or any other kind of medicine in that, either.
2006-08-10 13:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's harmless. If you're experiencing nasal congestion, it's the safest thing you can use to help relieve it as there are no medications involved. You can also sleep with your head elevated to help with the congestion.
Good luck, I had that same problem when I was in my first trimester. It's due to an increase of blood volume in your system. Mine was so unbearable that I took Sudafed and things were fine :)
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
2006-08-10 13:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Answers to Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-10 13:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It's fine.
Actually, it's the only "medicine" to give a baby under six months old for a stuffy nose, so why not now?
2006-08-10 13:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your ob/gyn's office and ask them. Don't rely on any answers here in this forum. Protect yourself & your baby by getting a reliable answer from your Dr.
2006-08-10 13:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-10 14:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask A doctor they would know.
2006-08-10 13:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by honeygirland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's fine it will never reach the baby....
2006-08-10 13:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by Shelley T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that and flonase my doc gave it to me when i was preggers.
congrats!!
2006-08-10 13:36:04 · answer #10 · answered by cindy loo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋