What causes nosebleeds in early pregnancy?

In daily life, we may experience nosebleeds after eating foods that easily cause indigestion or overly nutritious foods. This type is the most common. During pregnancy, if a pregnant woman suddenly has a nosebleed, it needs to cause our concern. So what happens when a pregnant woman suddenly has a nosebleed? What should a pregnant woman do if she has a nosebleed? Let me explain it to you below!

What causes sudden nosebleed in pregnant women?

1. During pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body will metabolize a lot of estrogen, which will cause capillary dilation and hematoma. In addition, the blood flow of pregnant women is higher than that of non-pregnant women, and the nasal mucosa of humans is rich in blood vessels and the blood vessel walls are relatively thin, so it is easy to rupture and cause bleeding. Especially when the body has experienced a night of sleep, wakes up, changes posture or blows the nose, it is more likely to cause nosebleeds.

2. Generally speaking, it is not easy to have menstruation during pregnancy. However, some pregnant women are more prone to nosebleeds, which is a "compensatory period" dominated by nasal mucosal bleeding. Whether a pregnant woman will have a nosebleed depends on her physical condition. If the bleeding is very small, it is harmless to the human body.

3. Deficiency of vitamin B12. If pregnant women do not digest and absorb enough vitamin B12, the level of prothrombin in the blood will be reduced, which can easily cause coagulation disorders. Not only will it cause nosebleeds, but it can also cause congenital eye vision and brain development disorders in the fetus. You should eat more foods containing vitamin B12, such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, celery, alfalfa, kimchi and so on.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a nosebleed

1. Direct the bleeding side of the nose toward the bridge of the nose and maintain this position for 5-10 minutes to activate the blood circulation. If bleeding occurs on both sides, pinch the tips of your nose tightly. After the nosebleed subsides, there are often blood clots in the nasal cavity. There is no need to rush to get them out. Try to reduce the effort of sneezing and rubbing to avoid further bleeding.

2. If your left nose is bleeding, raise your right arm. If your right nose is bleeding, raise your left arm. The blood circulation will be activated after a few minutes.

3. Take an appropriate amount of garlic, peel it and mince it, apply it on the soles of your feet, and wrap it with gauze to promote blood circulation quickly.

4. Sit on a table or chair and soak your feet in boiling water to stop nosebleeds.

After a brief introduction, I believe that all pregnant mothers have a certain understanding of why pregnant women suddenly have nosebleeds and what to do when pregnant women have nosebleeds. During pregnancy, pregnant women are not likely to have their periods. Nosebleeds are a normal physiological phenomenon and are related to their physical fitness. I hope the content of this article can help pregnant mothers!