my daughter is taking nasal drops for a stuffy nose is it dangerous for the baby she is nine weeks pregnant
2006-12-10 18:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by NEW YEAR GIRL. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
ANY medication she takes, even vitamins, she has to consult her OB FIRST. Better safe than sorry. She doesn't want anything happen to her baby, does she?
2006-12-10 19:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by bogey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are saline nose drops then that is best for her. She should not take Afrin or any other nose spray without talking to her doctor because there is no telling what chemicals it contains or could be harmful. (If possible check the ingredients on the box and google it to be sure that it is in FDA pregnancy safe category A or B. If it is in category C or more then she should avoid it.)
Your daughter should have a humidifier in her bedroom to use at night. (She will also need the humidifier in the future for the baby's room so may as well go ahead and invest in one.) This will help prevent conjestion. Saline drops are good to flush out the mucous because when it builds up it can create an infection. She should stay wrapped up in blankets or a heavy sweater to prevent her from catching a draft. A warm shower will also help to open the head and when she gets out of the bath she should cover her head with a warm towel as well. Rest, lots of water, regular pre-natal vitamins, and lots of chicken soup will help her feel better. But she should avoid medicine at this point unless a doctor feels it is absolutely necessary.
2006-12-10 19:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard some nose drops will affect women who are pregnant. Is this a prescription? Isn't there a warning label within the package or on the bottle itself. You can call your pharmacist or if there is a 800 number provided on the box. Congratulations.... your going to be a grandma!!
2006-12-10 19:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by hot single mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Answer would have to be YES it may be dangerous Because I was told by a DR I couldn't use any nose drops, nose sprays or Lozenges while I was pregnant.
2006-12-10 22:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I highly doubt it. Just make sure you read the warnings labels.
2006-12-10 19:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by unquenchablefire666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be, she should call the doctors office and ask before she uses more.
2006-12-10 19:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋