What to do if a pregnant woman has a cold and nosebleeds

A woman's body will undergo great changes after pregnancy, but her immunity is particularly low, which will always lead to the occurrence of some diseases. Among them, colds are one of the most common diseases among pregnant women. However, due to changes in a woman's body during pregnancy, the symptoms of a cold will also be different. Many pregnant women experience nosebleeds during a cold, which often makes many women particularly worried. They don't know if this will have any impact on the fetus and how to get effective relief. Let's learn about what to do if a pregnant woman has a nosebleed due to a cold.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a cold and nosebleeds

1. Push the nostril on the bleeding side towards the bridge of the nose and hold it for 5-10 minutes to stop the bleeding. If bleeding occurs on both sides, pinch both nostrils. After the nosebleed stops, there are often blood clots in the nostrils. Do not rush to get them out. Try to avoid sneezing and rubbing hard to prevent further bleeding.

2. If your left nostril is bleeding, raise your right arm. If your right nostril is bleeding, raise your left arm. The bleeding will stop after a few minutes.

3. Take an appropriate amount of garlic, peel it and mash it into garlic paste. Apply it on the soles of your feet and wrap it with gauze to stop bleeding quickly.

4. Sit on a chair and soak your feet in hot water to stop nosebleeds.

How to prevent nosebleeds during pregnancy

1. Pay attention to your diet structure, eat less spicy food, and eat more foods containing vitamin C and vitamin E, such as green vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.; fruits such as apples, mangoes, peaches; and beans, eggs, dairy products and other foods to consolidate the blood vessel walls, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevent rupture and bleeding.

2. Avoid actions such as blowing your nose and picking your nose to avoid bleeding due to damage to the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa.

3. Nose massage. Pregnant women can gently massage the skin of their nose and face 1-2 times a day with their hands to promote local blood circulation and nutrient supply, especially in winter.

What to eat when pregnant women have nosebleeds

1. Drink with two roots of raw rehmannia: 30 grams each of fresh raw rehmannia and fresh white imperata root, 50 grams of fresh reed root, decocted in water, 1 dose per day, drink instead of tea, use for 7-10 days, it can clear away heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

2. Fresh lotus root juice drink: Wash 300 grams of fresh lotus root, grind it and squeeze out about 50-100 ml of juice; take 50 ml each time, mix it with a small amount of white sugar, stew it and then drink. It can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

3. Honey pear water: Wash the prepared pears and set aside. Chop the pears into small pieces. Place a bowl of water in a juicer and add the chopped pears. Filter the juice through a strainer to remove the pulp. Add 20g honey. Do it 2-3 times a day for a week and it will be cured.

4. Day lily and lean pork soup: 30 grams of day lily (dried, soaked and washed), 100 grams of lean pork, 2 candied dates, put them into the pot, add appropriate amount of water and simmer for 1 hour, season with salt and serve. It has the effects of clearing heat and calming the liver, moistening dryness and stopping nosebleeds.

5. Donkey-hide gelatin stewed with lean meat: 6 grams of donkey-hide gelatin and 30 grams of lean meat (sliced), put them in a bowl, add appropriate amount of boiling water, cover and stew for 1 hour, add a little salt to taste and serve. It has the functions of nourishing yin and blood and stopping nosebleeds.

The above is an introduction to what to do if a pregnant woman has a nosebleed due to a cold. After understanding this, such symptoms must be relieved in time, because heavy nosebleeds may cause anemia in pregnant women. In addition, do not take medication blindly during a cold, and try to adjust your diet, because some drugs will have a certain impact on the fetus.